A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client and finds both their iron and vitamin B12 levels are below the expected reference range. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following conditions?

A) Administer granulocyte colony stimulating factor: Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is used to stimulate white blood cell production in certain conditions like neutropenia. However, in an infant with HIV, the primary concern is the HIV progression and monitoring for complications rather than administering G-CSF. It is not routinely used for infants with HIV unless there is a specific indication such as neutropenia.

B) Monitor the infant's lymphocyte count: Monitoring the infant’s lymphocyte count is an appropriate and essential intervention. HIV affects the immune system by targeting CD4+ T lymphocytes, so tracking the lymphocyte count will help gauge the progression of the disease and the effectiveness of the treatment. It is vital to assess the infant’s immune status, as HIV can lead to a weakened immune system and increase susceptibility to infections.

C) Initiate droplet precautions: Droplet precautions are typically required for infections like influenza or certain respiratory illnesses. HIV is not transmitted via droplets; it is primarily transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding. Therefore, droplet precautions are not necessary for this infant.

D) Educate the infant's guardians about exchange transfusions: Exchange transfusions are generally not a routine intervention for infants with HIV unless there is a specific complication like severe hyperbilirubinemia or other hematologic conditions. The focus for infants with HIV is on managing antiretroviral therapy (ART) and preventing infections, rather than performing exchange transfusions. Educating the guardians about ART and infection prevention would be more appropriate.

Fear of abandonment: Clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often have an intense fear of abandonment, leading to unstable relationships and emotional outbursts. The client’s fluctuating behavior towards the nurse (from anger to admiration) suggests this pattern.

Emotional instability: BPD is characterized by rapid mood changes and intense emotional reactions. The client displays aggression, impulsivity, and mood shifts, as seen in their outbursts and sudden praise for the nurse.

Incorrect:

Elevated body temperature: Fever is not a characteristic of BPD. It is more commonly associated with infections or inflammatory conditions.

Tactile hallucinations: Hallucinations are more common in psychotic disorders or substance withdrawal rather than BPD.

Increased heart rate: Tachycardia is a physiological response to stress, anxiety, or substance use but is not a defining feature of BPD.