A home health nurse is conducting home visits for several patients who are diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).Which patient would the nurse see first?

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A patient with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) who reports a new onset of fever, cough, and shortness of breath should be seen first as this could indicate worsening of the condition and the need for urgent medical intervention. PCP is a serious opportunistic infection that can rapidly progress in immunocompromised patients.

A Home Health Nurse Is Conducting Home Visits for Several