The Client Asks the Nurse Why There Aren't Better Drugs

question 28

Multiple Choice

The client asks the nurse why there aren't better drugs for HIV infection when so much money is spent on research.What is the best response by the nurse?

• A)"Developing new drugs is difficult because we still do not understand the virus."
• B)"Developing new drugs is difficult because we still do not have enough money."
• C)"Developing new drugs is difficult because the virus mutates so readily."
• D)"Developing new drugs is difficult because people think AIDS is a 'gay' disease."

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Definitions:

Meats

Refers to the flesh of animals, including birds and fish, that is used as food.

Eggs

The oval or round reproductive bodies produced by female animals, often consumed as food by humans.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine that absorbs nutrients and minerals from food.

Proteins

Large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body, including as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.