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A 28-year-old man presents with a 5-day history of fever, myalgias, sore throat, and cervical lymphadenopathy. He also reports a diffuse maculopapular rash. He denies recent travel but discloses unprotected sexual intercourse with a new male partner approximately two weeks ago. Physical exam reveals a non-pruritic rash on the trunk and upper limbs. Laboratory testing shows a negative rapid HIV antibody test, but a high HIV viral load and a CD4+ T-cell count of 920 cells/mm³. Which of the following best describes the current stage of this patient’s HIV infection?

A client phones the clinic 3 days after discharge following a total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). Which symptom requires the nurse to advise the client to come in today to be seen by the provider?

A nurse is reviewing treatment options with a newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patient. Which of the following medication classes is typically the first-line cornerstone treatment aimed at slowing disease progression?

4. Find the six trig ratios for the angle in standard position with terminal side going through the point (-10, 4).  Please enter done when completed.  

A nurse is caring for a patient in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), who has just undergone a total vaginal hysterectomy (TVH).  As part of the immediate postoperative assessment, the nurse monitors for signs of potential complications. Which of the following findings requires the nurse’s immediate attention?  

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A patient with cholecystitis presents with severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain radiating to the shoulder, fever, and vomiting. Upon assessment, the nurse notes Murphy’s sign. What does Murphy’s sign indicate?

Mr. Santos, a 62-year-old client with a history of cirrhosis, is being discharged after a recent hospitalization for worsening ascites. As part of discharge teaching, which dietary recommendation should the nurse prioritize to help manage his condition?

A nurse is assessing a client who presents with sudden severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, and abdominal tenderness. The client is tachycardic and appears anxious. Which of the following should the nurse prioritize?