Question

What nursing education would you provide to an individual at risk for HIV or who has

been diagnosed with HIV?

Answer 1

A person infected with HIV may not show initial symptoms for many years. Hence should be advised for routine checkups, The CD4 count assessment is very essential. The person should protect himself from the possible infections, due to reduced immunity of the body. The nurse should advise the patient to follow a healthy diet plan, follow the proper medication schedule, use. The nurse can provide the patient, evidence-based education. Then also educate the patient to prevent further transmission by blood or the body fluid. It does not spread by food or touch. Hence proper patient education is required in this case. And the nursing staff play a pivotal role in providing risk management education to the patient.