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An infusion line connected to a central venous catheter becomes disconnected accidentally.  What is the nurse’s priority action?  

A woman infected with HIV is seen in an outreach clinic for symptoms associated with her disease. Which of the following statements would indicate that the client understands the associated risk factors with this disease?

A client with end stage AIDS has profound manifestations of cryptosporidium infection. On what client care needs should the nurse focus?

Which protective measure should be used for clients with Anthrax?

A client with HIV is experiencing an injection site reaction. The nurse recognizes this is most likely due to which of the following antiretrovirals?

The client diagnosed with AIDS is complaining of a sore mouth and tongue. When the nurse assesses the buccal mucosa, the nurse notes white, patchy lesions covering the hard and soft palates and the right inner cheek. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select All that apply

The evening after a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) was placed, a client complains of redness and tenderness of the vein. The most appropriate action by the nurse would be to:  (Select All that apply)

Which of the following would the nurse plan as part of the care when assessing for infection of a client with a PICC line with a valved tip?

Which of the following instructions would be given to the client who is HIV infected and PPD skin test is 5 mm induration?

A patient with acute decompensated heart failure complains of severe dyspnea, is anxious, tachypneic, and tachycardic.  All of the following medications have been ordered.  What is the priority action?