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BrownTown3

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A client with HIV infection asks the nurse, What do they mean by opportunistic infections? The nurse's best response would be, They are:
 
  1. other infections transmitted by sexual contact.
  2. rare illnesses that occur only in homosexual men.
  3. infectious diseases from tropical or subtropical countries.
  4. infections that develop when the immune system is suppressed.

Question 2

The plan of care for a client who is HIV-positive calls for the nurse to observe the client for symptoms of AIDS dementia. For which symptoms should the nurse be alert?
 
  1. Fever, night sweats, and nausea
  2. Inability to concentrate, forgetfulness, and apathy
  3. Elevated pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
  4. Increased appetite and specific food and drink cravings


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Opportunistic infections occur when the immune system is suppressed. Under ordinary circum-stances with an active immune system, these infectious organisms would not cause illness. 1. Opportunistic infections are not sexually transmitted diseases. 2. Both homosexual and hetero-sexual men, as well as women who are HIV-positive, may develop opportunistic infections. 3. Opportunistic infections are not limited to tropical diseases.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Behavioral and cognitive symptoms of AIDS dementia are poor concentration, inability to prob-lem solve, apathy, social withdrawal, forgetfulness, slowness of thinking, and motor deficits. None of the other options would suggest the presence of AIDS dementia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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