The nurse is planning care for an adolescent with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.The priority nursing goal is to:
A)Prevent infection.
B)Prevent secondary cancers.
C)Restore immunologic defenses.
D)Identify source of infection.

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As a result of the immunocompromise that is associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection,the prevention of infection is paramount.Although certain precautions are justified in limiting exposure to infection,these must be balanced with the concern for the child's normal developmental needs.Restoring immunologic defenses is not currently possible.Current drug therapy is affecting the disease progression; although not a cure,these drugs can suppress viral replication,preventing further deterioration.Case finding is not a priority nursing goal.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for an Adolescent with Acquired