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The patient is a 24-year-old man who is diagnosed with possible HIV infection while being treated for active pneumonia.He has stated that the nurse may share test result information with his significant other but nothing else at this time.With whom may the nurse communicate regarding this information?


Definitions:

Vacuole

An enclosed compartment within a cell, often large in plant cells, that contains water and dissolved substances.

Golgi Apparatus

A cell organelle involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids into vesicles for delivery to targeted destinations.

Tay-Sachs

A genetic disorder characterized by the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to severe neurological impairment.

Metabolic Disorder

A genetic condition that results in metabolism problems, potentially affecting the body's ability to convert food into energy.

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