The nurse teaching a patient who is diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), would include which information regarding an activity that has the highest potential to spread the disease to relatives or friends in a household?

Sharing eating utensils

Sharing a razor

Kissing on the mouth

Using the same toilet

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

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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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. A severe headache, often described as a "thunderclap" headache or the worst headache of the patient’s life, is a classic symptom of subarachnoid hemorrhage due to irritation of the meninges and increased intracranial pressure.

B. Generalized weakness may occur in some neurological conditions but is not a hallmark symptom of subarachnoid hemorrhage.

C. Gradual blurry vision is more associated with conditions like increased intracranial pressure or other eye-related issues rather than acute subarachnoid hemorrhage.

D. Chest pain is not typically associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage; it may indicate other conditions such as myocardial infarction or pulmonary issues.

A. an anxiety disorder. B. related to hunger. C. an aura. D. a postictal sign.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While anxiety can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, the context of this patient’s experience with seizures indicates that it is specifically related to the seizure disorder rather than an independent anxiety issue.

B. The sensation of "butterflies" is not typically related to hunger, as hunger is more commonly associated with physical feelings of emptiness or pain rather than a specific butterfly sensation.

C. An aura is a perceptual disturbance experienced by some patients with seizure disorders that precedes a seizure. It can manifest as various sensations, including gastrointestinal feelings like "butterflies," which serve as a warning sign that a seizure is imminent.

D. A postictal sign refers to the state of confusion or altered consciousness following a seizure, rather than sensations experienced prior to the seizure.

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The nurse teaching a patient who is diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), would include which information regarding an activity that has the highest potential to spread the disease to relatives or friends in a household?

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The nurse suspects a subarachnoid hemorrhage in a patient admitted to the emergency department. Which of the following symptoms is commonly seen in a patient diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage?

Correct Answer is A

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A patient diagnosed with a seizure disorder tells the nurse that they feel like they have "butterflies" in their stomach. The patient has felt this in the past before having a seizure. The nurse recognizes that this feeling is:

Correct Answer is C

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