Author Question: A pregnant client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is being seen in the ... (Read 27 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A pregnant client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is being seen in the antenatal clinic. The nurse recalls that zidovudine (AZT) therapy will be initiated when the fetus has reached how many weeks of gestation?

1. 4
2. 14
3. 24
4. 34

Question 2

The nurse is collecting data on a 12-month-old child with iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to note in this child?

1. Bradycardia
2. Tachycardia
3. Hyperactivity
4. A reddened appearance to the cheeks of the face

paavo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2

Rationale: The pregnant women with HIV infection will be prescribed oral AZT in the fourteenth week of gestation. Before this time, the fetus is at risk because of the teratogenic effects of the medication. In addition, a bolus of AZT is given intravenously during labor, and the neonate is treated for six weeks after birth.

Answer to Question 2

2

Rationale: Clinical manifestations of iron deficiency anemia will vary with the degree of anemia but usually include extreme pallor with a porcelain-like skin, tachycardia, lethargy, and irritabil-ity.