A client diagnosed with HIV has been placed on an antiviral medication to decrease the viral load in the body. The nurse should teach the client the importance of:
1. taking the drug as ordered.
2. getting plenty of exposure to sunlight.
3. reporting severe side effects only.
4. taking acetaminophen for a respiratory infection.
Question 2A client asks the nurse how the physician decides which allergens to test on the client during skin testing. The best response by the nurse would be:
1. Most people are allergic to the same things, so the test is standard.
2. Tests are configured differently for male and female clients.
3. The allergens used are based on your history.
4. Lab tests are drawn first to make the determination which allergens to use.
Question 3The nurse is teaching a client experiencing allergic responses about the antihistamine that the physician has ordered for the client. The nurse concludes that further teaching is needed when the client states:
1. I might experience dry mouth when taking this drug.
2. I should only take one dose at a time.
3. I should notify the physician if I have trouble urinating.
4. I should limit my intake of alcohol to two glasses of wine daily.
Question 4A client has a positive rapid HIV antibody test. For which additional diagnostic tests should the nurse instruct this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Western blot assay
2. Sedimentation rate
3. HIV viral load test
4. Complete blood count and differential
5. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
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