The nurse is alerted to possible anaphylactic shock immediately after a patient has received intramuscular penicillin by the development of:

While the nurse is obtaining an assessment and health history from a patient, which statement by the patient will alert the nurse to a possible immunodeficiency disorder?

A client who is HIV positive and taking antiretroviral medication asks why he was told that a change in medication might be needed during the course of treatment. Which of the following is the best explanation for the nurse to give the client?

What immunoglobulin crosses the placenta and assumes a major role in bloodborne and tissue infections?

When educating a patient on how HIV is transmitted what statement by the patient indicates further evaluation:

The nurse discusses the prevention and management of allergic reactions with a beekeeper who has developed a hypersensitivity to bee stings. The nurse identifies a need for additional teaching when the patient states

When being prepared for a biopsy of a lump in the right breast, the patient asks the nurse about the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is correct?

A patient who has HIV is admitted to the hospital with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) and a CD4 count of less than 200 cells. Based on diagnostic criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the patient is diagnosed as having

A client receiving chemotherapy as treatment for leukemia has a white blood cell (WBC) count of 2,900/mm3. The nurse should teach the client to avoid contact with which of the following family members?

Interventions such as promotion of nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction should be promoted by the nurse for patients who have HIV infection, primarily because these interventions will