A Woman Is Married to an Intravenous Drug User

question 3

Multiple Choice

A woman is married to an intravenous drug user.She had a negative HIV screening test just after missing her first menstrual period.Which of the following would indicate that the client needs to be retested for HIV?

• A)A hemoglobin of 11 g/dL and a rapid weight gain
• B)Elevated blood pressure and ankle edema
• C)Shortness of breath and frequent urination
• D)Unusual fatigue and recurring candida vaginitis

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Involuntary Muscles

Muscles that operate without conscious control, responsible for movements in the heart, digestive system, and other bodily functions.

Myelin Sheath

A layer of fatty tissue encasing the fibers of many neurons, which enhances the speed and efficiency of electrical signals traveling along the nerve cells.

Axon

An extended, narrow part of a nerve cell, known as a neuron, that generally carries electrical impulses from the neuron's main body.