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The health care provider has determined that a client with hepatitis has
contracted the infection from contaminated food. The nurse understands
that this client is most likely experiencing what type of hepatitis?
A Hepatitis A
B Hepatitis B
C Hepatitis C
D Hepatitis D
A Hepatitis A
A patient with hep A is in the acute phase. The nurse plans care for the pt
based on the knowledge that:
A pruritus is a common problem with jaundice in this phase.
B the pt is most likely to transmit the disease during this phase
C GI symptoms are not as severe in hep A as they are in hep B
D extrahepatic manifestations of glomerulonephritis and polyarteritis are
common in this phase
A pruritus is a common problem with jaundice in this phase.
,A patient who has tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) arrives at the clinic with a report of fever, nonproductive cough,
and fatigue. The patient's CD4 count is 184 cells/mcL. How should the
healthcare provider interpret these findings?
A
These findings provide evidence that the patient has seroconverted.
B
The patient is now in the latent stages of HIV infection.
C
The patient is diagnosed with AIDS.
D
This is an expected finding because the patient has tested positive for HIV.
C The patient is diagnosed with AIDS.
,The healthcare provider is teaching a patient who has been diagnosed with
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) about the need for multi-drug
therapy. Which of the following best explains the rationale for using more than one
antiretroviral medication to treat AIDS?
A
"This is intended to keep the virus from developing resistance to the medications."
B
"You will experience less side effects when you take a combination of medications."
C
"You will not be able to transmit the disease while you take this medication
combination."
D
"This combination of medications will eliminate the AIDS virus from your body."
A "This is intended to keep the virus from developing resistance to the medications."
, The healthcare provider is assessing the skin of a patient who is at risk for becoming
infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which of the following
findings requires immediate follow-up by the healthcare provider?
A
Purplish-red raised lesions
B
Numerous moles on the chest and back
C
Ecchymoses on the legs
D
Patches of dry, flaky skin
A Purplish-red raised lesions