A patient has just been told by his physician that he is HIV-positive. He asks the nurse, When will I get AIDS? The nurse's response should be
a. Most people get AIDS within 3 to 12 weeks after they are infected with HIV.
b. Don't worry. You may never get AIDS if you eat properly, exercise, and get plenty of rest.
c. It varies with every individual, but the average time is 8 to 10 years from the time a person is infected, and some go much longer.
d. You can expect to develop signs and symptoms of AIDS within 6 months.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and who asks what complications can happen during the procedure. What statement should underlie the nurse's response?
A) Complications that can occur during a PTCA include dissection of the ductus arteriosa.
B) Complications that can occur during a PTCA include hyposensitivity of the heart muscle.
C) Complications that can occur during a PTCA include vasospasm of the coronary artery.
D) Complications that can occur during a PTCA include closure of the pulmonary artery.
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