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An infant of a birth parent infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is seen in the clinic each month and is being monitored for symptoms indicative of HIV infection. With knowledge of the most common opportunistic infection of children infected with HIV, the nurse assesses the infant for which sign?
An infant of a birth parent infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is seen in the clinic each month and is being monitored for symptoms indicative of HIV infection. With knowledge of the most common opportunistic infection of children infected with HIV, the nurse assesses the infant for which sign?
- Cough (correct)
- Liver failure
- Watery stool
- Nuchal rigidity
An infant of a birth parent infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is seen in the clinic each month and is being monitored for symptoms indicative of HIV infection. With knowledge of the most common opportunistic infection of children infected with HIV, the nurse assesses the infant for which sign?
An infant of a birth parent infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is seen in the clinic each month and is being monitored for symptoms indicative of HIV infection. With knowledge of the most common opportunistic infection of children infected with HIV, the nurse assesses the infant for which sign?
- Liver failure
- Cough (correct)
- Watery stool
- Nuchal rigidity
The nurse provides home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis who is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by a parent indicates a need for further instruction?
The nurse provides home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis who is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by a parent indicates a need for further instruction?
- "We need to encourage our child to drink fluids."
- "Coughing spells may be triggered by dust or smoke."
- "Vomiting may occur when our child has coughing episodes."
- "We need to maintain droplet precautions and a quiet environment for at least 2 weeks." (correct)
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