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A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has AIDS.

Drag 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence.

The client is at highest risk for developing

due to their .
Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is {"dropdown-group-1":"B","dropdown-group-2":"A"}

The client is at highest risk for developing Pneumocystis pneumonia due to their CD4 cell count.

 

Infection: Partially correct; while the client is at risk for various infections due to AIDS, specifying Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) provides a more accurate and common complication in clients with a CD4 count below 200/mm³.

Pneumocystis pneumonia: PCP is a life-threatening opportunistic infection commonly seen in clients with AIDS and a CD4 count below 200/mm³.

Hypokalemia: Potassium levels are within the normal range, making hypokalemia unlikely.

Cardiac dysrhythmias: There are no significant electrolyte imbalances or clinical findings suggesting this condition.

Impaired gas exchange: Although this may be a complication of PCP, there are currently no respiratory symptoms to support this choice.


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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Urticaria: Urticaria involves raised, itchy hives, not respiratory symptoms.
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C. Eczema: Eczema involves dry, itchy skin lesions, not respiratory symptoms.
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