A nurse is caring for a client with HIV. Which laboratory test would be used to assess the effectiveness of therapy?
Viral load count
Western blot
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test
Platelet count
The Correct Answer is A
A. Viral load count is the primary test used to assess the effectiveness of HIV therapy by measuring the amount of HIV RNA in the blood, indicating how well the treatment is controlling the virus.
B. The Western blot is used as a confirmatory test for HIV diagnosis rather than monitoring therapy effectiveness.
C. The Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test is used for initial HIV screening but does not measure viral load or therapy effectiveness.
D. Platelet count can be affected in HIV infection, especially with advanced disease, but it does not directly measure the effectiveness of HIV therapy.
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Correct Answer is ["B","E","F"]
Explanation
A. Bananas are not a significant source of vitamin B12.
B. Eggs are a good source of vitamin B12 and should be included in the diet of someone with a deficiency.
C. Spinach contains folate but is not a reliable source of vitamin B12.
D. Carrots are not a source of vitamin B12.
E. Beef is an excellent source of vitamin B12 and should be consumed to help correct the deficiency.
F. Milk is a good source of vitamin B12 and can help increase intake for clients with a deficiency.
G. Quinoa does not contain vitamin B12 and should not be relied upon for addressing this deficiency.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Diarrhea is not a typical finding associated with anemia from blood loss; it may occur for other reasons but is not directly related to low hemoglobin levels.
B. Fatigue is a common symptom in clients with anemia, particularly when hemoglobin levels are low, as there is reduced oxygen delivery to tissues, leading to feelings of weakness and tiredness.
C. Hypertension is unlikely to be present in a client with significant blood loss; instead, hypotension may be more expected due to reduced blood volume.
D. Bradycardia is not typically associated with anemia; in fact, tachycardia (increased heart rate) is more common as the body tries to compensate for reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.