The nurse is providing care to a client with a positive enzy…

The nurse is providing care to a client with a positive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test. On examination, the client is found to have fever, weight loss, and Candida infection. The client also reports having night sweats. Which CD4 value does the nurse expect based on the clinical presentation?

A patient in the ICU with septic shock is on norepinephrine…

A patient in the ICU with septic shock is on norepinephrine and mechanical ventilation. The nurse notes: MAP = 58 mmHg Urine output = 15 mL over the past hour Lactate increased from 3.8 → 5.2 mmol/L Abdomen distended and tense What is the nurse’s priority action?