which of the following statements made by a client diagnosed with human immunodefiency virus hiv would require further teaching
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. Which of the following statements made by a client diagnosed with human immunodefiency virus (HIV) would require further teaching?

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

2. The nurse is preparing communication for a provider. The client is experiencing acute pain greater than the severity of the fracture. Distal to the injury, he is experiencing a 'pins and needles' sensation. The pulse is weak and thready but is bounding on all unaffected extremities. What emergent condition does the nurse suspect?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. A client recently had an above the knee amputation and complains of pain distal to the amputation. What type of pain is the client experiencing?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. What is true about antiretroviral drugs used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is that antiretroviral drugs inhibit viral replication. These medications work by interfering with the ability of the HIV virus to multiply in the body, helping to control the infection. Choice A is incorrect because consistency in taking antiretroviral drugs is crucial to their effectiveness. Missing doses can lead to treatment failure and the development of drug-resistant strains of HIV. Choice B is incorrect as there are multiple licensed drugs that are effective in treating HIV. Choice D is also incorrect as antiretroviral drugs do not kill the virus but rather suppress its replication.

5. A nurse is teaching a client how to follow a low-purine diet as prescribed by the provider for the management of gout. What statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

Correct answer: B

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