What should the home health nurse advise the patient who found a ...

[xroflmao]

What should the home health nurse advise the patient who found a lump in her breast a week ago during breast self-examination?
 
  a. Arrange for an examination by her physician
  b. Wait until her next ovulatory cycle and check the lump again
  c. Postpone appointment until the lump enlarges
  d. Apply warm, moist compresses

Question 2

What should the nurse look for when reviewing a patient's chart to determine whether she has progressed from HIV disease to AIDS?
 
  a. CD4+ count below 500, chronic fatigue, night sweats
  b. HIV-positive test result, CD4+ count below 200, history of opportunistic disease
  c. Weight loss, persistent generalized lymphadenopathy, chronic diarrhea
  d. Fever, chills, CD4+ count below 200

[mbcrismon]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Nurses should teach to all patients, both men and women, that any identifiable problem should be brought to the attention of a physician.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients who have progressed from HIV disease to AIDS will have the condition in which the CD4+ cell count drops to less than 200 cells/mm3 and have a history of opportunistic diseases.

[xroflmao]

Wow, this really help

[Mochi]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it