The nurse is concerned that a patient with HIV who has been ...

[jilianpiloj]

The nurse is concerned that a patient with HIV who has been taking the protease inhibitor ritonavir (Norvir) is developing lipodystrophy. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Skin rash
  2. Thin arms
  3. Sunken cheeks
  4. Emaciated legs
  5. Enlarged abdomen

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a community teaching program aimed at prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. The nurse is aware that the population at high risk for becoming infected with HIV includes:
 
  1. young African-American males.
  2. young Puerto Rican females.
  3. older Asian and African-American males.
  4. white females from 16 to 26 years of age.

[robbielu01]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5

1. A skin rash is not a manifestation of lipodystrophy.
2. Most protease inhibitors cause lipodystrophy, which causes a loss of tissue in the arms.
3. Most protease inhibitors cause lipodystrophy, which causes a loss of tissue from the face.
4. Most protease inhibitors cause lipodystrophy, which causes a loss of tissue from the legs.
5. Most protease inhibitors cause lipodystrophy, which causes an enlarged abdomen.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. AIDS is the leading cause of death among African American males ages 25 to 44.
2. AIDS is the leading cause of death among African American males ages 25 to 44.
3. AIDS is the leading cause of death among African American males ages 25 to 44.
4. AIDS is the leading cause of death among African American males ages 25 to 44.