Author Question: Which of the following opportunistic infections is the most common ... (Read 64 times)

tichca · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following opportunistic infections is the most common acquired-immunodeficiency-syndrome-defining condition in infants up to 1 year of age?

a. Pneumocystiscarinii pneumonia c. cytomegalovirus disease
b. histoplasmosis d. cryptosporidiosis

Question 2

Which of the following statements by a caregiver of a child with systemic lupus erythematosus would indicate that the caregiver understood the nurse's teachings?

a. We don't give the child any milk or milk products.
b. We protect our child from sunlight as much as possible.
c. Our child is not allowed to play with other children.
d. There is no gluten in any of the foods we serve our child.

SVictor · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is the most common acquired-immunodeficiency-syndrome (AIDS) defining condition in infants up to 1 year of age.
B Incorrect. Histoplasmosis is not the most common AIDS defining condition in infants up to 1 year of age.
C Incorrect. Cytomegalovirus disease is not the most common AIDS defining condition in infants up to 1 year of age.
D Incorrect. Cryptosporidiosis is not the most common AIDS defining condition in infants up to 1 year of age.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Avoidance of milk or milk products is not necessary for the child with SLE.
B Correct. Exposure to sunlight can trigger a flare-up of symptoms; therefore, it should be avoided as much as possible. This statement indicates the caregivers have understood the nurse's teachings.
C Incorrect. SLE is an autoimmune disorder and is not contagious so the child can play with other children.
D Incorrect. The child with SLE does not have a problem digesting gluten.