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MirandaLo

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A client with AIDS-defined disease is ordered to receive two different medications. The primary care nurse notes that he has not been taking his medications as ordered. The client says, I don't like the side effects of the drugs.
 
  Which is an appropriate nursing diagnosis?
  a. Knowledge deficit related to progression of the AIDS disease
  b. Grieving related to diagnosis of terminal disease
  c. Risk for infection related to impaired immune function
  d. Noncompliance related to medication side effects and lack of knowledge

Question 2

The nurse is working with an Asian client to provide instruction regarding his medication regimen. The nurse is planning to provide the client with pamphlets to take with him as part of the follow-up to his instructional sessions.
 
  What is the most appropriate action on the part of the nurse?
  a. Make prolonged eye contact with the client.
  b. Use both hands as a show of respect.
  c. Show flexibility in making follow-up appointments.
  d. Speak clearly in a loud voice.


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joshraies

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
This nursing diagnosis reflects analysis of the client subjective data.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Use both hands to show respect when offering a prescription, instructions, or pamphlets to Asians and Pacific Islanders.


MirandaLo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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