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The nurse working in the ED is triaging a client who has presented with chest pain, shortness of breath, a productive cough, and reports night sweats. The client’s health history includes the presence of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and a recent lab result that reveals a low CD4+ count. Airborne precautions have been initiated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? o Assess the client for shingles o Obtain a throat culture o Check the client’s temperature o Prepare the client for insertion of a chest tube 2. The newly hired nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and was just diagnosed with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) and pain. Which of the following interventions should the nurse preceptor question? o Instruct the client to drink at least two to three liters of fluid throughout the dayp354 o Telling the client to keep the door to the room closed at all times?????? o Offering the client foods high in calories and protein p354 o Placing the client on a pressure-relieving mattress p353 3. The nurse is caring for a client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) who has just been diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? o Administer IV pentamidine isethionate o Thicken the client’s liquids to honey consistency o Initiate seizure precautions with padded siderails o Initiate airborne precautions for the next 72 hours 4. The nurse has provided medication instructions to a client who has HIV and has been prescribed combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). Which of the following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching? o I am less likely to develop opportunistic infections once I begin taking my prescribed medications o I can avoid developing drug resistance if I take 90% of my drugs on time o I should discontinue my medication if I develop severe diarrhea o I understand that this combination of drugs will kill the virus 5. The nurse working in a community health center has instructed a group of clients who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) about ways to prevent infection. Which of the following statements, if made by a client, would indicate the need for additional teaching? o I will eat plenty of fresh fruits and raw vegetables o I will wear gloves and then wash my hands immediately if I need to change my cats litter box o I will make sure no one uses my deodorant or toothpaste

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NUR 265 – EXAM 4
NSG 3160 Exam 4 Questions And Answers Rated A+ New Update Assured Satisfaction- galen college of
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1. The nurse working in the ED is triaging a client who has presented with chest pain, shortness of
breath, a productive cough, and reports night sweats. The client’s health history includes the
presence of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and a recent lab result that reveals a low
CD4+ count. Airborne precautions have been initiated. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take next?
o Assess the client for shingles
o Obtain a throat culture
o Check the client’s temperature
o Prepare the client for insertion of a chest tube

2. The newly hired nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has acquired immune deficiency
syndrome (AIDS) and was just diagnosed with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) and pain.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse preceptor question?
o Instruct the client to drink at least two to three liters of fluid throughout the dayp354
o Telling the client to keep the door to the room closed at all times??????
o Offering the client foods high in calories and protein p354
o Placing the client on a pressure-relieving mattress p353

3. The nurse is caring for a client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) who has just
been diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
o Administer IV pentamidine isethionate
o Thicken the client’s liquids to honey consistency
o Initiate seizure precautions with padded siderails
o Initiate airborne precautions for the next 72 hours

4. The nurse has provided medication instructions to a client who has HIV and has been prescribed
combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). Which of the following client statements indicates a
correct understanding of the teaching?
o I am less likely to develop opportunistic infections once I begin taking my
prescribed medications
o I can avoid developing drug resistance if I take 90% of my drugs on time
o I should discontinue my medication if I develop severe diarrhea
o I understand that this combination of drugs will kill the virus

5. The nurse working in a community health center has instructed a group of clients who have
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) about ways to prevent infection. Which of the
following statements, if made by a client, would indicate the need for additional teaching?
o I will eat plenty of fresh fruits and raw vegetables
o I will wear gloves and then wash my hands immediately if I need to change my cats litter box
o I will make sure no one uses my deodorant or toothpaste

, NUR 265 – EXAM 4
o I will avoid planting vegetables and flowers in our garden

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