The nurse is caring for a patient infected with the human ...

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The nurse is caring for a patient infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
 
  The nurse understands that this patient may be vulnerable to opportunistic infections, especially if there were an indication of the HIV conversion to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which of the following findings would most concern the nurse? a. Very low helper T lymphocyte count
  b. High level of macrophages
  c. Low red blood (RBC) cell count
  d. Low neutrophil count

Question 2

Which statements are correct regarding the differences between first- and fourth-generation cephalosporins? You may select more than one answer.
 
  a. Fourth-generation agents have more activity against gram-negative organisms.
  b. First-generation agents are more active against anaerobes.
  c. First-generation agents have increased resistance to beta-lactamases.
  d. Fourth-generation agents are more able to reach the CSF.
  e. First-generation agents are more vulnerable to destruction by beta-lactamases.

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Answer to Question 1

A
A very low helper T lymphocyte count would most concern the nurse, because the helper T cells are essential to the immune system, and people with AIDS have a low or deficient count.
A high level of macrophages could indicate an inflammatory response.
A low RBC count may indicate anemia.
A low neutrophil count can be caused by multiple conditions, but a high count most likely indi-cates an infection.

Answer to Question 2

a, d,