NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – November 9, 2022

November 9, 2022

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which sign/symptom indicates the presence of an opportunistic respiratory infection?

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Correct! The answer is number 2

Rationale:

Answer: 2

Rationale: Fever and exertional dyspnea are signs of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, which is a common, life-threatening opportunistic infection that afflicts those with AIDS. Option 1 is not associated with respiratory infection. Options 3 and 4 are normal findings.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Analyzing
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection
Content Area: Adult Health: Immune
Health Problem: Adult Health: Immune: Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Practice Question Sourced From: Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition