A patient’s HIV antigen/antibody laboratory test comes back negative after an exposure to body fluids. Directions: For each nursing intervention below, choose either indicated (appropriate or necessary), contraindicated ( could be harmful), or non-essential (makes no difference or not necessary).

The nurse is caring for a patient with cor pulmonale. Which findings should the nurse monitor the patient for? Select all that apply.

Which ABG results would be consistent with chronic kidney disease?

A patient with a diagnosis of an intestinal obstruction has a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted. Several hours later, the patient experiences nausea and vomiting. What is the priority action for the nurse to take?

What patient finding indicates that lactulose (Cephulac) is effective for the patient with hepatic encephalopathy?

Which intervention would be appropriate for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who has developed the complication of Sjogren’s syndrome?

What does the nurse recognize as the most therapeutic diet for a patient diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy?

In evaluating laboratory tests for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), what result can the nurse anticipate?

A patient with a history of hepatitis B and IV drug use is concerned about contracting HIV and asks the nurse about taking Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide). Which statement is correct from the nurse?

Which early symptom should alert the nurse to evaluate a patient with HIV for the opportunistic infection of toxoplasmosis?