The HIV Patient Asks the Nurse About What to Expect

question 23

Multiple Choice

The HIV patient asks the nurse about what to expect in terms of disease progression.The nurse tells this patient that although the disease can vary greatly among individuals,the usual pattern of progression includes:

• A) viremia,clinical latency,opportunistic diseases,and death.
• B) asymptomatic phase,clinical latency,ARC,and AIDS.
• C) acute retroviral syndrome,early infection,early symptomatic disease,and AIDS.
• D) transitional viral syndrome,inactive disease,early symptomatic infection,and opportunistic diseases.

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Definitions:

Anal Cancer

is a type of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the tissues of the anus, often linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

Develop

To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate through processes or stages.

Penile Cancer

A rare form of cancer that originates in the skin or tissues of the penis, often marked by visible changes or sores.

Uncircumcised Men

Men who have not undergone circumcision, which is the surgical removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis.