When Caring for a Patient with HIV,the Nurse Should

question 23

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with HIV,the nurse should

• A) not focus on the mouth, as infections of the mouth are rare.
• B) assure the patient that infections are not a major problem at this point.
• C) inform the patient that the disease does not affect the respiratory system.
• D) monitor the patient's medication regimen.

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