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1. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS)Thoughts???Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is an immune dysfunction.
It stems from a viral infection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that infects the cells
to a specific level and is the response of the infected lymphocytes (Randall, 2018). AIDS is
the late stage of HIV. HIV has 3 stages; the first stage can be no symptoms or flu like
symptoms (Randall, 2018). It then can progress to stage 2 as the cells continue to
proliferate in the body and symptoms may not present at this time however once it
transitions into stage 3 the immune system is compromised; at this point it is considered
AIDS because the CD4 cell count is below 200. It is important for individuals to be tested for
HIV so that appropriate medication can be prescribed to prevent the deterioration to
AIDS.Symptoms cannot be present or life altering in HIV which can lead to AIDS therefore
being tested and knowing how HIV can spread through different body fluids to ensure
safety of oneself and others. This can cause complications because every individual needs to
be responsible in getting tested for HIV/AIDS, ensuring that they practice safe sex and know
the HIV status of their significant other and mother’s must be careful during pregnancy and
breastfeeding. HIV/AIDS requires much education and nurses play a vital role in assisting
with ensuring normal daily living and relationships for those diagnosed. It is important that
education on medication, continued care and support services are offered so that it does not
progress into AIDS which can be a life threatening diagnosis.At one of my jobs, I took care of
many patients diagnosed with HIV (my facility had a HIV care site to assist those in the
community). They are very aware and routine with taking their medications and know how
dangerous it can be for them if their levels drop lower. In my experience, they are very
educated on their conditions, their safe practices and medication needs.ORDER NOW FOR
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