A Client with Human Immune Deficiency Virus Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client with human immune deficiency virus is admitted to the hospital with fever,night sweats,and severe cough.Laboratory results include a CD4+ cell count of 180/mm³ and a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test 4 days ago.What action should the nurse take first?

• A) Initiate Droplet Precautions for the client.
• B) Notify the provider about the CD4+ results.
• C) Place the client under Airborne Precautions.
• D) Use Standard Precautions to provide care.

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