A client who abused intravenous drugs was diagnosed with the human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) several years ago.
The nurse explains that the diagnostic criterion for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has been met when the client:

A nurse is caring for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The patient is prescribed hydroxychloroquine to slow the progression of the disease. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor for this patient?

A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin 300 mg by intermittent IV bolus over 30 min to a client who has a staphylococcal infection.
Available is clindamycin 900 mg in 50 mL. How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to? (Round to the nearest whole number, use a leading zero if it applies, do not use a trailing zero)

What intervention should the nurse identify as a priority for a client with a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to HIV-related pneumonia?

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is providing care for a group of clients. Which of the following specimens should the nurse delegate collection of to the assistive personnel (AP)?

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naproxen following an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client requires further discussion by the nurse?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is calculating the output of a client at the end of the shift.
The nurse notes the following: the client voided 400 mL at 1100 and 350 mL at 1430.
The closed chest drainage system was previously marked at 155 mL and is now at 175 mL. The NG tube has 575 mL in the drainage container, and 25 mL is emptied out of the Jackson-Pratt drainage tube.
How many mL should the nurse record in the medical record as the client's output?

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient who has a prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A mother with a diagnosis of AIDS states that she has been caring for her baby even though she has not been feeling well.
What important information should the nurse determine?

When planning care for a patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the nurse addresses the potential problem of activity intolerance. What should the nurse recommend to the patient to most effectively address this problem?