NP Is a 30 Yo F Who Was Diagnosed with HIV

question 31

Multiple Choice

NP is a 30 yo F who was diagnosed with HIV 10 years ago after exposure to the virus as a result of sharing needles.She has come to an outpatient clinic to get her medications and is now being visited by a registered dietitian.She reports that a physician diagnosed her with listeriosis three months ago and prescribed anti-diarrheal medication.
HT: 5'2      WT: 129#      UBW: 136# (3 months ago)
CD4: 451 cells/µL       Alb: 2.9 mg/dL
-Given NP's laboratory data, what cell count category is she in?

• A)Category 1
• B)Category 2
• C)Category 3
• D)unable to tell

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Definitions:

Discharged

In a legal or financial context, refers to being formally released from an obligation or debt.

Bankruptcy

A court case concerning an individual or company that cannot settle their due payments.

Undue Hardship

A situation where an accommodation (usually in the context of employment or education) would result in significant difficulty or expense in light of the circumstances.

Patient Protection

Measures and policies designed to ensure the safety, rights, and well-being of patients in healthcare settings.