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The nurse is collecting data for a patient with suspected exposure to HIV. Which symptoms would be most concerning in this patient?

  • A. Tremors, edema, coughing
  • B. Fever, diarrhea, sore throat
  • C. Urticaria, sneezing, pruritus
  • D. Abdominal pain, anorexia, and vomiting
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because fever, diarrhea, and sore throat are common symptoms associated with acute HIV infection. Fever is often the first symptom, followed by other flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea and sore throat. These symptoms may indicate an acute retroviral syndrome, which occurs within 2-4 weeks of initial HIV infection. Tremors, edema, coughing (Choice A) are not typical symptoms of acute HIV infection. Urticaria, sneezing, pruritus (Choice C) are more indicative of allergic reactions or other non-HIV related conditions. Abdominal pain, anorexia, vomiting (Choice D) are also not specific to HIV infection.