Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse is presenting a community-based program about HIV and AIDS. A client asks the nurse to describe the initial symptoms experienced with HIV infection. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the explanation of initial symptoms?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Flu-like symptoms and night sweats occur early in HIV infection (2-4 weeks post-exposure), reflecting the immune response to the virus.