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

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client asks the nurse why there aren't better drugs for HIV infection when so much money is spent on research. Which response should the nurse provide?

• A) "Antiviral drugs are difficult to create."
• B) "Developing new drugs is difficult because the virus mutates so readily."
• C) "Developing new drugs is difficult because of the perception that AIDS is no longer a problem."
• D) "Developing new drugs is difficult because we still do not understand the virus."

Identify and describe the key terms and concepts in environmental sociology.

Understand the role of advocacy and activism in environmental issues.

Distinguish between different environmentalist perspectives and movements.

Recognize the global and local strategies for achieving sustainability.

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Definitions:

Medical Asepsis

Practices aimed at reducing the number and transfer of pathogens, as well as preventing infection, primarily through cleanliness and sterilization techniques.

Hand Washing

The act of cleaning hands with water and soap or hand sanitizer to remove germs, dirt, and other harmful substances.

Glutaraldehyde

A powerful disinfectant used for sterilization of medical and dental equipment.

Chlorine Dioxide

A chemical compound used as a disinfectant, bleaching agent, and in water treatment.