A nurse is caring for a client who has AIDS. Nurses’ Notes C…
A nurse is caring for a client who has AIDS. Nurses’ Notes Client admitted to medical-surgical floor from the emergency department (ED). Client has a history of HIV, first diagnosed 15 years ago, that has recently progressed to AIDS. Client presents with headache, diarrhea, night sweats, and weight loss for approximately 1 week. Vital Signs Day 1: Temperature: 37.3° C (99.1° F)Heart rate: 98/minRespiratory rate: 16/minBP: 104/74 mm HgOxygen saturation: 96% on room air Day 2:Temperature 38.4 C (101.1 F)Heart rate 100/minRespiratory rate 18/minBP 98/54 mm HgOxygen saturation 95% on room air Diagnostic Results Day 1: WBC count 3,500/mm3 (5,000 – 10,000 mm3)Hemoglobin 16 g/dL (12 to 18 g/dL)Hematocrit 48% (37% to 52%)Potassium 3.7 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)Sodium 141 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)CD4 t-cell count 200 mm3 (800 to 1,000 mm3) Day 2: WBC count 3,100/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000 mm3)Hemoglobin 17 g/dL (12 to 18 g/dL)Hematocrit 51% (37% to 52%)Potassium 3.9 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)Sodium 140 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)CD4-T-cell count 198 mm3 (800 to 1000 mm3) The client is at highest risk for developing ___________________ (condition) due to their _______________ (findings). Choose answers from the choices below: Conditions: Hypokalemia Pneumonia Impaired gas exchange Cardiac dysrhythmias Infection Findings: Respiratory status Oxygen saturation Potassium level CD4-T-cell count Diarrhea _______ _______