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jerry coleman

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A 22-year-old college student is devastated to receive word that her recent testing for HIV has come back positive. The patient tearfully admits to the clinic nurse, This isn't supposed to happen to me.
 
  I've got plans for my life, and this changes absolutely everything. What psychosocial nursing diagnosis should the nurse consider when interacting with this patient?
  A) Altered growth and development related to diagnosis with HIV
  B) Risk for loneliness related to HIV diagnosis
  C) Disturbed body image related to diagnosis of HIV
  D) Moral distress related to HIV diagnosis

Question 2

A male patient's symptomatic HIV has progressed to AIDS, and the patient is now unable to independently perform most of his activities of daily living. To prevent skin breakdown, what action should the nurse take?
 
  A) Massage the patient's dependent regions on a daily basis.
  B) Cleanse the patient's perianal skin with a mild disinfectant.
  C) Arrange for a pressure-reducing mattress.
  D) Ensure that only water is used during washes and skin care.


ebe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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