HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS ( 24 Questions)
This statement is correct. Candidiasis of bronchi, trachea, lungs, or esophagus is one of the opportunistic infections associated with advanced HIV disease and AIDS.
This statement is correct. Kaposi's sarcoma is another opportunistic infection commonly associated with AIDS.
This statement is correct. Encephalopathy, HIV-related, is an opportunistic infection that can define AIDS.
This statement is incorrect. Antiretroviral therapy is a lifelong treatment for HIV infection, and its discontinuation should not be based solely on the CD4 count falling below 200 cells/uL. The client needs further education on the importance of continuous treatment to manage HIV effectively and prevent opportunistic infections.
Choice A rationale:
This statement is correct. Candidiasis of bronchi, trachea, lungs, or esophagus is one of the opportunistic infections associated with advanced HIV disease and AIDS.
Choice B rationale:
This statement is correct. Kaposi's sarcoma is another opportunistic infection commonly associated with AIDS.
Choice C rationale:
This statement is correct. Encephalopathy, HIV-related, is an opportunistic infection that can define AIDS.
Choice D rationale:
This statement is incorrect. Antiretroviral therapy is a lifelong treatment for HIV infection, and its discontinuation should not be based solely on the CD4 count falling below 200 cells/uL. The client needs further education on the importance of continuous treatment to manage HIV effectively and prevent opportunistic infections.