Ricci Chapter 5 - Test Bank - 4th Edition Questions & 100% correct AnswersLatest Test | Graded A+ | Passed
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1. The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is receiving aggressive drug therapy for
treatment of HIV. The goal of this therapy is to:
A. promote the progression of disease.
B. intervene in late-stage AIDS.
C. improve survival rates.
D. conduct additional drug research.
Ξ -:- ...
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Ricci Chapter 5 - Test Bank - 4th Edition
Questions & 100% correct Answers-
Latest Test | Graded A+ | Passed
1. The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is receiving aggressive drug therapy for
treatment of HIV. The goal of this therapy is to:
A. promote the progression of disease.
B. intervene in late-stage AIDS.
C. improve survival rates.
D. conduct additional drug research.
Ξ -:- Answer: C
Rationale: Aggressive anti-retroviral therapy aims to reduce HIV morbidity and mortality,
thereby improving survival rates. Drug therapy also aims to decrease the HIV viral load, restore
the body's ability to fight off infection, and improve the quality of life. Drug therapy does not
promote the progression of the disease. It is started at the time of the first infection, not in
latestage
AIDS. Treatment advances have been based on research, but drug therapy is not prescribed
to conduct additional research.
2. A young adult woman who is HIV-positive is receiving anti-retroviral therapy (ART) and is
having difficulty with adherence. To promote adherence, which area would be most important
for the nurse to assess?
A. beliefs and education
B. financial situation and insurance
C. activity level and nutrition
D. family and living arrangements
Ξ -:- Answer: A
Rationale: The most important area to assess initially would be the client's beliefs and knowledge
about the disease and its treatment. A common barrier is a lack of understanding about the link
between drug resistance and nonadherence. Once this area is assessed, the nurse can assess for
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