The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of human ...

[AEWBW]

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The nurse understands that the therapeutic management of the client does NOT include:
 
  a. using antiretrovirals to prolong the HIV stage
  b. preventing opportunistic infections from occurring
  c. radiation to inhibit HIV replication
  d. medications to treat opportunistic infections

Question 2

A nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for the client with the presence of a blood disorder. Assessment data for this client would MOST likely include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. monitoring for spider angiomas
  b. encouraging fluids
  c. monitoring the red blood cell count
  d. monitoring for purpura
  e. encouraging the use of an electric razor
  f. preventing ecchymosis from occurring.

[strudel15]

Answer to Question 1

C
Medical management of clients who have HIV/AIDS focuses on minimizing disease progression by keeping the viral load as low as possible for as long as possible, thus preventing opportunistic infections from occurring.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
Assessment data for a client with the presence of blood disorders include monitoring for pallor, purpura, petechiae, ecchymosis, and spider angiomas.

[AEWBW]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ryansturges]

Great answer, keep it coming