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jon_i

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A patient has been hospitalized with problems related to AIDS and is experiencing pro-found dementia. Which intervention will be most helpful in assisting the family to adjust and plan for the patient's future?
 
  a. Provide information on available support groups.
  b. Encourage placement of the patient in an adult care home.
  c. Explain the importance of engaging in social activities with friends.
  d. Advise the family to focus on present rather than possible future problems.

Question 2

The nurse manager is interviewing staff to work on the AIDS unit and asks the applicants this question: How do you feel about working with patients who have AIDS? The best candidate for the position would be the applicant who responds:
 
  a. I firmly believe there will soon be a cure for AIDS.
  b. I believe that everyone is worthy of the best care I can provide.
  c. I have done extensive research on AIDS and understand the disease.
  d. I know I will have to be more careful, especially with injections and IVs.


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Heffejeff

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Associating with others who are experiencing similar problems is most helpful. The family will receive needed information and support. An adult care home would not be a suitable placement. Social involvement with others is not as high a priority as receiving support and information. This is not appropriate, because a plan for care that considers future deteriora-tion must evolve.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
This response shows a belief in the worth and dignity of each patient. It suggests that the nurse will be able to be accepting and nonjudgmental. One option shows a lack of under-standing of universal precautions. The other options do not answer the question or sidesteps the issue.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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