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cdr_15

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A client has just been diagnosed with human immune deficiency virus (HIV). The client is distraught and does not know what to do. What intervention by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Assess the client for support systems.
  b. Determine if a clergy member would help.
  c. Explain legal requirements to tell sex partners.
  d. Offer to tell the family for the client.

Question 2

An HIV-positive client is admitted to the hospital with Toxoplasma gondii infection. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  a. Initiate Contact Precautions.
  b. Place the client on Airborne Precautions.
  c. Place the client on Droplet Precautions.
  d. Use Standard Precautions consistently.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
This client needs the assistance of support systems. The nurse should help the client identify them and what role they can play in supporting him or her. A clergy member may or may not be welcome. Legal requirements about disclosing HIV status vary by state. Telling the family for the client is enabling, and the client may not want the family to know.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Toxoplasma gondii infection is an opportunistic infection that poses no threat to immunocompetent health care workers. Use of Standard Precautions is sufficient to care for this client.


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cdr_15

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


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