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Question 1 of 5

What should a healthcare provider monitor for in a patient with HIV and a CD4 T-cell count below 180 cells/mm3?

A. Monitor for signs of infection

B. Monitor for anemia

C. Monitor for dehydration

D. Monitor for bleeding

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitor for signs of infection

Question 2 of 5

A patient who experienced an acute episode of gastritis should avoid which type of foods?

A. Avoid foods high in potassium

B. Avoid foods high in sodium

C. Increase exercise to reduce stress

D. Drink milk as a snack

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Avoid foods high in potassium

Question 3 of 5

Which lab value is a priority for a patient with HIV?

A. CD4 T-cell count 180 cells/mm3

B. Albumin levels below 3.5 g/dL

C. Potassium levels below 3.5 mEq/L

D. White blood cell count below 5000/mm3

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: CD4 T-cell count 180 cells/mm3

Question 4 of 5

The nurse misread a patient's glucose as 210 mg/dL instead of 120 mg/dL and administered the insulin dose for a reading over 200 mg/dL. What is the priority action?

A. Administer glucose IV

B. Monitor for hyperglycemia

C. Monitor for hypoglycemia

D. Document the incident

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitor for hypoglycemia

Question 5 of 5

What is the appropriate electrical intervention for a patient with ventricular tachycardia and a pulse?

A. Defibrillation

B. Synchronized cardioversion

C. Pacing

D. Medication administration

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Synchronized cardioversion

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