A 24-year-old patient who is an intravenous drug user asks the nurse about preventing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The nurse informs the patient that the risk of developing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection from drug use can be reduced by:

not having sexual intercourse under the influence of drugs.

asking those who they share equipment with to be tested for HIV.

participating in a needle exchange program.

cleaning syringe with betadine before use.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Avoiding sexual intercourse under the influence of drugs reduces certain risks but does not address the specific risk of needle transmission.

B. Asking others to be tested for HIV may be unrealistic and does not prevent HIV transmission through shared equipment.

C. Participating in a needle exchange program reduces the risk of HIV transmission by providing sterile needles, lowering the likelihood of infection from shared or contaminated needles.

D. Cleaning needles with betadine is not effective for HIV prevention; only sterile, unused needles should be used.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Establishing IV access may be necessary if hypotension persists but is not the initial priority.

B. Bladder distension assessment is essential for managing autonomic dysreflexia in SCI patients; however, symptoms here suggest orthostatic hypotension rather than autonomic dysreflexia.

C. Rescheduling therapy may be considered if dizziness persists, but it does not address the immediate concern.

D. Lowering the head of the bed and obtaining vital signs can help stabilize blood pressure and monitor for orthostatic hypotension, which is common in patients with SCI due to autonomic dysfunction. This intervention helps to prevent syncope.

A. Sharing eating utensils B. Sharing a razor C. Kissing on the mouth D. Using the same toilet

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Sharing eating utensils does not transmit HIV, as the virus is not spread through saliva.

B. Sharing razors is a high-risk activity for transmitting HIV because it can involve direct blood-to-blood contact if the razor causes cuts.

C. HIV transmission through kissing is highly unlikely due to low levels of the virus in saliva.

D. HIV cannot be spread through shared toilets, as the virus does not survive on surfaces and is not spread through casual contact.

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A 24-year-old patient who is an intravenous drug user asks the nurse about preventing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The nurse informs the patient that the risk of developing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection from drug use can be reduced by:

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