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CQXA

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following factors contributes to the high incidence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS among older adults?
 
  A) Health care providers often overlook the possibility of HIV/AIDS in older adults.
  B) Older adults have an atypical presentation of HIV/AIDS.
  C) Treatment options for HIV/AIDS are often not feasible in older adults due to their impact on the immune system.
  D) A low CD4+ is a common age-related finding, making diagnosis of HIV/AIDS difficult in older adults.

Question 2

Many medications are available to control nausea and vomiting without oversedating the patient. At what point should a nurse normally administer antiemetics to a surgical patient?
 
  A) Upon admission from PACU
  B) When the patient reports that he or she will soon vomit
  C) At the patient's first report of nausea
  D) When nonpharmacologic interventions are unsuccessful


kbennett34

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

A
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Many health care providers do not recognize the possibility of HIV/AIDS in their older patients. Older adults do not have an atypical presentation. A low CD4+ count is not normal and treatment is an option for elderly persons with AIDS.

Answer to Question 2

C


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