A patient who has vague symptoms of fatigue and headaches is found to have a positive enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies. In providing health teaching, which of the following information should the nurse include?
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A patient is admitted to the hospital with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) and HIV testing is positive. Based on diagnostic criteria established by the World Health Organization (WHO), which of the following diagnoses should the nurse anticipate?
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After having a positive rapid-antibody test for HIV, a patient is anxious and does not appear to hear what the nurse is saying. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement?
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A patient who has diagnosed with AIDS tells the nurse, 'I have lots of thoughts about dying. Do you think I am just being morbid?' Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
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A pregnant woman with a history of early persistent HIV infection is seen at the clinic. Which of the following information should the nurse include when teaching the patient?
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