When the Patient with HIV Is Diagnosed with Progressive Multifocal

question 21

Multiple Choice

When the patient with HIV is diagnosed with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) ,the nurse encourages the patient to:

• A) Take daily exercise for 30 minutes.
• B) Avoid excessive fats in the diet.
• C) Remove all potted plants from inside the home.
• D) Prepare advanced directives.

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Definitions:

Hypnotism

The practice of inducing a trance-like state in which a person is more susceptible to suggestion.

Psychoanalytic Treatment

A therapeutic process rooted in Freudian theory that seeks to explore and understand unconscious thoughts and behaviors through techniques like dream analysis and free association.

Profound Behavioral Changes

Significant alterations in an individual's actions, attitudes, or emotions, which can be due to various factors, including health conditions, environment, or psychological issues.

Severely Disturbed

Refers to individuals exhibiting extreme emotional, behavioural, or mental disorders, substantially impacting daily functioning.