Several years later, the patient presents to the HIV clinic…
Several years later, the patient presents to the HIV clinic for a follow up appointment. Until recently, he has been doing well. The nurse’s physical assessment is negative except for the following: Skin cool and clammy, patient reports frequent night sweats. Patient reports intermittent nausea and decreased appetite. Bilateral lymphadenopathy in neck and axilla. BP 128/78 mmHg, HR 98 bpm, RR 18, temperature 100.7 F oral, O2 sat 96% room air. Labs/Diagnostics Results Reference Flag Viral load 100,000 copies/mL HIGH CD4 count 250 cells/mm3 LOW Candidiasis culture Negative NEGATIVE Chest X-Ray Negative, lungs clear bilaterally NEGATIVE Based on the assessment data and diagnostic results above, what is the nurse’s priority concern?
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The question must be answered in your own words using proper biological terminology. A researcher discovers a mutation that prevents lysosomes in animal cells from functioning properly. Over time, large amounts of damaged proteins, worn-out organelles, and cellular waste begin accumulating inside the cells. Describe the structure and function of lysosomes. Explain why damaged organelles and cellular waste are accumulating in these cells. Discuss how the loss of functional lysosomes would affect the cell’s ability to maintain homeostasis and survive.
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