The Emergency Department Has Treated Two Patients in the Last

question 9

Multiple Choice

The emergency department has treated two patients in the last day with symptoms that may be H5N1 . It is thought that H5N1 is a nonhuman virus that has crossed species.

• A)The nurse manager is updating staff on the pathophysiology of this disease.The manager would evaluate education as effective if which statement was made by a staff member?
• B)H5N1 is more common in patients also infected with HIV.
• C)H5N1 is typically found in swine.
• D)H5N1 is related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),so young children will be the most likely patients.

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Definitions:

HIV-1

The most common and infectious subtype of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, causing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) by attacking the immune system.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

A life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that severely damages the immune system.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

A virus that attacks the immune system, the body's natural defense against illness, and can lead to AIDS if not treated.

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against infections and diseases, comprising organs, tissues, cells, and proteins that work together to protect the body.