Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Physical Examination1000:
Target
Reports flu-like symptoms of headache, body aches, sore throat, low- grade fever, shortness of breath, productive cough, Swollen lymph nodes, Dry skin with rash.
Weight loss of 6.8 kg (15 lb) over past 3 months with report of diarrheal and anorexia, difficulty eating due to oral ulcers
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Select words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence The client is at risk for developing __ and __.
Correct answer
A,C
Rationale
The client presents with weight loss, anorexia, and difficulty eating due to oral ulcers, increasing the risk of malnutrition. Clients with HIV are at increased risk for opportunistic infections, including tuberculosis, especially with symptoms of cough and weight loss.