Clients receiving antiretroviral drugs for HIV infection may ...

[xroflmao]

Clients receiving antiretroviral drugs for HIV infection may continue to contract opportunistic infections. The nurse would be alert for which of the following when assessing the client during therapy? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Fever
  B) Malaise
  C) Sore throat
  D) Lethargy
  E) Hypotension

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer ribavirin via inhalation to a client. Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Administration is via a nebulizer.
  B) Solution should be discarded and replaced every 24 hours.
  C) Respiratory status can be worsened by the drug.
  D) Extrapyramidal effects can occur upon administration of the drug.
  E) Women of childbearing age should not inhale the drug.

[Missbam101]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D
Feedback:
The nurse's ongoing assessment of HIV-positive clients should include close monitoring for signs of infection such as fever, malaise, sore throat, or lethargy.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
Ribavirin is administered by inhalation using a small-particle aerosol generator. The solution should be discarded and replaced every 24 hours. This drug can worsen respiratory status, this drug is pregnancy category X, and women of childbearing age should take care not to inhale the drug.

[xroflmao]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[Missbam101]

Great! Please up vote