Author Question: The nurse asks a graduate nurse, When a patient in the initial phase of HIV infection is assessed, ... (Read 39 times)

renzo156 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse asks a graduate nurse, When a patient in the initial phase of HIV infection is assessed, which findings would you expect to see? The graduate nurse would be correct to respond with which of the following?

(Select all that apply.)
a. Respiratory distress
b. Fever
c. Myalgia
d. Lymphadenopathy
e. Insomnia

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient taking amprenavir (Agenerase). The nurse should advise the patient to avoid what vitamin supplement?

a. Calcium
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin E
d. Thiamine

emsimon14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Fever, myalgia, and lymphadenopathy are early signs associated with HIV infection.
Respiratory distress and insomnia are not consistent findings on the initial phase of HIV infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Because amprenavir contains high levels of vitamin E, much more than the recommended daily allowance, the patient should be warned against taking vitamin E supplements.
Calcium, vitamin D, and thiamine supplements are not contraindicated for patients taking amprenavir.