A male client who is HIV positive is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. His live-in partner has accompanied him. During the history interview, the nurse is aware of feeling a negative attitude about the client's lifestyle, what action is most appropriate?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: It is important for the nurse to acknowledge and address any negative feelings or biases that may arise during patient care, especially when caring for a patient with a stigmatized condition like HIV/AIDS. Discussing these negative feelings with a trusted colleague, such as the charge nurse, can help the nurse process and overcome their biases in a safe and non-judgmental environment. By addressing these feelings, the nurse can ensure that they provide compassionate and professional care to the patient and their partner without any personal biases interfering with the care delivery. Sharing these feelings with the client or avoiding eye contact would be inappropriate and counterproductive to establishing trust and providing care. Developing a written interview form would not address the underlying issue of negative attitudes or biases and may not be effective in promoting unbiased care.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In the Snellen eye chart test, the first number (20) represents the distance at which the client is standing from the chart, while the second number (40) represents the distance at which a person with normal vision can read the same line on the chart. A person with 20/40 vision can see letters at 20 feet that a person with normal vision can see at 40 feet. This means that the client's vision is below the standard for normal vision, indicating that they may need corrective lenses to improve their visual acuity.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Allowing ambulation as tolerated helps promote circulation and prevent complications such as blood clots.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart defect characterized by a hole in the septum that separates the heart's two lower chambers (ventricles). When assessing a child with an unrepaired VSD, the nurse would expect to hear a murmur. The murmur is typically described as a harsh, holosystolic (pansystolic) murmur, best heard at the left lower sternal border. This murmur occurs due to the turbulent blood flow across the defect during systole. It is important for the nurse to recognize this characteristic murmur associated with a VSD to facilitate appropriate management and follow-up care for the child.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Responding to name usually occurs earlier, around 6-9 months.