A nurse is collecting data from a client who has AIDS. When checking the client's mouth, the nurse notes a white, creamy covering on the tongue and buccal membranes. The nurse should recognize this is a manifestation of which of the following conditions?

Gingivitis

Xerostomia

Candidiasis

Halitosis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Gingivitis refers to inflammation of the gums, typically causing redness and bleeding, not a white, creamy coating.
B.   Xerostomia (dry mouth) can occur in HIV/AIDS but does not typically cause a white, creamy coating.
C.   Candidiasis; a white, creamy coating on the tongue and buccal membranes is characteristic of oral candidiasis (thrush), a common fungal infection in immunocompromised individuals, including those with AIDS.
D.   Halitosis refers to bad breath and is not associated with a white coating on the tongue.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","E"]

Explanation

A. Pernicious anemia: An autoimmune condition where antibodies target intrinsic factor or parietal cells, impairing vitamin B12 absorption.
B. Diabetes Mellitus Type 1: Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells leads to insulin deficiency.
C. Stroke: A stroke is a cardiovascular event, not an autoimmune disorder.
D. Diabetes Type 2: Type 2 diabetes is primarily related to insulin resistance rather than autoimmune processes.
E. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A chronic autoimmune disorder that affects multiple systems, including the skin, kidneys, and joints.

A. "This medication will help my new kidney make adequate urine." B. "I will need to take this medication for the rest of my life." C. "I will take this medication until my BUN returns to normal." D. "This medication will boost my immune system."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. "This medication will help my new kidney make adequate urine": Cyclosporine suppresses the immune system to prevent organ rejection but does not directly affect urine production.
B. "I will need to take this medication for the rest of my life": Lifelong immunosuppression is required to maintain the function of a transplanted organ.
C. "I will take this medication until my BUN returns to normal": The medication is necessary regardless of lab values to prevent rejection.
D. "This medication will boost my immune system": Cyclosporine suppresses, not boosts, the immune system.

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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has AIDS. When checking the client's mouth, the nurse notes a white, creamy covering on the tongue and buccal membranes. The nurse should recognize this is a manifestation of which of the following conditions?

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