The nurse manager is interviewing staff to work on the AIDS unit ...

[JMatthes]

The nurse manager is interviewing staff to work on the AIDS unit in the hospital and asks the applicants this question: How do you feel about working with clients who have AIDS?
 
  The best candidate for the position would be the applicant who responds:
  1. I know I will have to be more careful on this unit, especially with injections and IVs.
  2. I firmly believe there will soon be a cure for AIDS.
  3. I have done extensive research on AIDS and understand the disease.
  4. I believe that everyone is worthy of the best care I can provide.

Question 2

When planning care for a client newly diagnosed with AIDS, the nurse takes into consideration that the client should be closely monitored for covert symptoms associated with:
 
  1. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
  2. Imbalanced nutrition
  3. Adjustment disorder
  4. Schizophrenia

[HandsomeMarc]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
This response shows a belief in the worth and dignity of each client. It suggests that the nurse will be able to be accepting and nonjudgmental. Option 1 shows lack of understanding of uni-versal precautions. Option 2 does not answer the question. Option 3 sidesteps the issue.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
Of the choices offered, option 3 is the best answer. Adjustment disorder commonly occurs re-lated to overwhelming feelings associated with having a fatal disease or being overwhelmed by feelings engendered by living with HIV. Untreated negative feelings severely affect both the physical and psychologic well-being of the client. Options 1 and 2 would be evidenced by overt symptoms. Option 4: AIDS clients are not at high risk for schizophrenia.

[JMatthes]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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TYSM