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bucstennis@aim.com

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The nurse caring for a patient who is being treated for cancer of the cervix by a radioactive implant discovers that the applicator with the radioactive material has become dislodged and is lying in the bed between the patient's legs. What should the nurs
 
  a. Using long-handled forceps grasp the applicator and wrap it in a towel
  b. Help the patient to a chair and cover the applicator with a rubber sheet
  c. Reassure the patient by staying at the bedside and call for help
  d. Notify the charge nurse

Question 2

A patient states that he feels terrific, but a blood test shows that he is HIV-positive. It is important for the nurse to discuss with him that HIV may remain dormant for several years. What is true of the patient during this time?
 
  a. He is not dangerous to anyone.
  b. He experiences minor symptoms only.
  c. He experiences decreased immunity.
  d. He is contagious.


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coyin

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

ANS: D
The applicator should not be touched. Reassure the patient and go to report the incident to the charge nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A prolonged period in which HIV is not readily detectable in the blood follows within a few weeks or months of the initial infection. This titer, or viral load, falls dramatically as the immune system responds and controls the HIV infection, and it may last 10 to 12 years. During this period, there are few clinical symptoms of HIV infection, although an individual is still capable of transmitting HIV to others.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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