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

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As a result of the immunocompromise that is associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)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.Preventing secondary cancers is not currently possible.Case finding is not a priority nursing goal in planning care for an individual.Current drug therapy is affecting the disease progression; although not a cure,these drugs can suppress viral replication,preventing further deterioration but not actually restoring immunologic defenses.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for an Adolescent with Acquired