nurse is caring for a patient with HIV/AIDS. The primary nursing diagnosis for this patient is imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements related to decreased oral intake. Besides requesting a consult with a dietitian what would be a priority nursing intervention for this patient with this nursing diagnosis? Maintain a blood pressure of 120/78 Encourage patient to eat foods low in protein Obtain a height and weight daily Maintain urine output of less than 20 mL/hr The nurse is caring for a patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive and taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). Which information is most important for the nurse to address when planning care? The patient complains of feeling “constantly tired” The patient cant explain the effects of indinavir The patient reports missing some doses of zidovudine The patient reports having no side effects from the medications

nurse is caring for a patient with HIV/AIDS. The primary nursing diagnosis for this patient is imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements related to decreased oral intake. Besides requesting a consult with a dietitian what would be a priority nursing intervention for this patient with this nursing diagnosis? Maintain a blood pressure of 120/78 Encourage patient to eat foods low in protein Obtain a height and weight daily Maintain urine output of less than 20 mL/hr The nurse is caring for a patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive and taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). Which information is most important for the nurse to address when planning care? The patient complains of feeling “constantly tired” The patient cant explain the effects of indinavir The patient reports missing some doses of zidovudine The patient reports having no side effects from the medications

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications

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