The nurse plans to teach the client with acquired immune ...

[ashley]

The nurse plans to teach the client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) about bacterial infections. Which information should the nurse include in this teaching?
 
  1. If just a few bacteria make you sick, this is virulence.
  2. Most bacteria have developed antibiotic resistance.
  3. Pathogens are divided into two classes, bacteria and viruses.
  4. Pathogenicity means the bacteria can cause an infection.
  5. Actually, most bacteria will not harm us.

Question 2

Which client statement would the nurse evaluate as indicating the goal of treatment with an anti-inflammatory drug has been met?
 
  1. My fever went away yesterday.
  2. I've not been coughing up so much phlegm.
  3. The skin over my knee is red and hot to the touch.
  4. The pain in my shoulder is much relieved.
  5. My rash is spreading.

[jasonq]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,4,5
Rationale 1: A highly virulent microbe is one that can produce disease when present in minute numbers.
Rationale 2: Antibiotic resistance is a problem; however only a few, not most, bacteria have developed it.
Rationale 3: Human pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi, unicellular organisms, and multicellular animals.
Rationale 4: The ability of an organism to cause infection is called pathogenicity.
Rationale 5: Only a few dozen pathogens commonly cause disease in humans; most are harmless.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,4
Rationale 1: Fever reduction is a goal of treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs.
Rationale 2: Reduction of secretions is not a goal of treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs.
Rationale 3: Redness and heat are symptoms of inflammation. The therapy may not be working in this client.
Rationale 4: Pain is a sign of inflammation. Reduction of pain indicates that the anti-inflammatory medication is working.
Rationale 5: The goal of anti-inflammatory medications would be that the rash resolved. Since it is spreading, the goal has not been met.

[ashley]

Excellent

[jamesnevil303]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it