A patient with a Stage 3 pressure ulcer presents with a woun…

A patient with a Stage 3 pressure ulcer presents with a wound bed containing slough and necrotic tissue. The healthcare provider aims to promote debridement and facilitate healing of the wound. Which of the following treatments would be most appropriate for this patient?

A 28-year-old man presents with a 5-day history of fever, my…

A 28-year-old man presents with a 5-day history of fever, myalgias, sore throat, and cervical lymphadenopathy. He also reports a diffuse maculopapular rash. He denies recent travel but discloses unprotected sexual intercourse with a new male partner approximately two weeks ago. Physical exam reveals a non-pruritic rash on the trunk and upper limbs. Laboratory testing shows a negative rapid HIV antibody test, but a high HIV viral load and a CD4+ T-cell count of 920 cells/mm³. Which of the following best describes the current stage of this patient’s HIV infection?