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meagbuch · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse would report to the physician which of the following laboratory values for a client newly diagnosed with AIDS? (Select all that apply.)

1. CD4 cell count 344/mm3
2. T4 cell count 150
3. WBC 6,500
4. CD4 lymphocytes 12
5. Viral load 11,500 copies/mL

Question 2

The nurse assessing a client with macular degeneration realizes that which of the following findings increased the client's risk for developing this disorder?

1. Smoking
2. Acid reflux disease
3. Arthritis
4. Fibromyalgia

BAOCHAU2803 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1. CD4 cell count 344/mm3
2. T4 cell count 150
4. CD4 lymphocytes 12
5. Viral load 11,500 copies/mL

Rationale:
The risk of opportunistic infection is the most common manifestation of AIDS. The risk of opportunistic infection is predictable by the T4 and CD4 cell count. The normal CD4 call count is greater than 1,000/mm3. All of the labs are abnormal except for the WBC, which was within normal range (4,50010,000).

Answer to Question 2

1. Smoking

Rationale:
Risk factors for the development of macular degeneration include age, smoking, cardiovascular disease, and being Caucasian. Acid reflux disease, arthritis, and fibromyalgia are not risk factors associated with the disorder.