Question

A client with HIV has been admitted to a health care facility. Which nursing diagnosis should be the priority, keeping in mind the client's condition?

A) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition
B) Risk for Infection
C) Risk for Ineffective Coping
D) Risk for Activity Intolerance

Answer 1

B: risk for infection

Explanation: A HIV patient is susceptible to infections due to a weakened immune system. The virus attacks the white blood cells of the body that fight foreign bodies in the body, thereby making the immune system weak to fighting infection.

When caring for a patient with HIV, the nurse must provide care using all standard precautions not to expose the patient to more infection.