The client who is HIV positive is classified in CDC clinical stage 1, in which persistent lymphadenopathy is present. The client states, “If I progress to stage 2, I will be capable of transmitting the virus to others.” What is the nurse’s best response?
Read DetailsIt is decided between Riley and the physician that she will be admitted for inpatient care, as they agree that the withdrawal process may be just beginning. Riley is taken to the Medical Floor for further care. All the following medications are ordered. The nurse repeats a CIWA-Ar assessment at admission and determines the score is unchanged from the previous assessment. The most recent blood alcohol concentration was 220 mg/dl. Which order will the nurse implement first? [Option1] due to [Option2]
Read DetailsA nursing student develops a plan of care for a client with multiple sclerosis who has a risk for injury related to spasticity of the leg muscles. The nurse educator reads the plan and should speak to the student about what intervention?
Read DetailsA client with multiple sclerosis lives with her daughter and a three-year-old granddaughter. The daughter asks the nurse what she can do at home to help her mother. The nurse should explain that the client will benefit most from what measure?
Read DetailsA client was just informed that the result of his serum HIV antibody/antigen test was positive. The client is surprised by the positive result because the antibody self-test he took two days ago was negative. How does the nurse explain the discrepancy in test results?
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