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jman1234

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient, age 39, receiving chemotherapy for treatment of her cancer has a white blood cell count of 1600/mm3. This finding requires nursing interventions to provide which of the following?
 
  a. Adequate fluid intake
  b. Protection from falls
  c. Protection against infection
  d. Frequent small nutritious snacks

Question 2

Which of the following is a CDC criterion for the progression of HIV infection to AIDS?
 
  a. Increase in viral load
  b. Decreased ratio of CD8 to CD4
  c. Increase in white blood cells
  d. Increased reactivity to skin tests


gcook

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The nurse needs to protect the patient against pathogens, monitor the patient for signs of infections, and respond aggressively if an infection occurs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
AIDS is the end stage of an HIV infection. The CDC has developed criteria for the diagnosis of AIDS, which are: increase in viral load even with pharmacologic interventions, increase in the ratio of CD8 to CD4, decline in the WBCs, and a decreased reactivity to skin tests.


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