The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Human

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive and is taking high doses of zidovudine [Retrovir]. The nurse is providing patient education about the adverse effects of the medication. Which statement by the patient demonstrates a need for further teaching?

• A) "I may experience fatigue from anemia."
• B) "I may be more susceptible to infection from neutropenia."
• C) "I may have a deficiency of vitamin B₆."
• D) "I may have a deficiency of folic acid."

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Definitions:

Demand Rises

An increase in the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level.

Given Demand Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers at various price levels.

Excess Quantity Demanded

A situation where the quantity demanded of a good or service exceeds the quantity supplied at a particular price.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded.