The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with category B HIV. ...

[ts19998]

The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with category B HIV. What should the nurse expect to review in this patient's medical history? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Pneumonia
  B) Herpes zoster
  C) Kaposi sarcoma
  D) Cardiomyopathy
  E) Positive tuberculosis test

Question 2

When describing the various changes that occur in organ systems during adolescence, which of the following would the nurse include?
 
  A) Significant increase in brain size
  B) Ossification completed later in girls
  C) Decrease in heart rate
  D) Decrease in activity of sebaceous glands

[memslove]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Feedback:
In category B HIV, the patient will experience serious illnesses such as pneumonia, cardiomyopathy, and herpes zoster. Kaposi sarcoma and tuberculosis are associated with category C HIV.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
During adolescence, the heart rate decreases while the systolic blood pressure increases. Brain growth continues, but the size of the brain does not increase significantly. Ossification is more advanced in girls and occurs at an earlier age. Sebaceous gland activity increases during adolescence.

[ts19998]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[vickyvicksss]

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