HIV & AIDS

What are the stages of HIV that progresses to AIDS?

1. Primary Infection

2. HIV asymptomatic (CD4 <500), can last years

3. HIV symptomatic (CD4 >200, but <499)

4. AIDS (CD4 <200)

What are clinical manifestations of HIV when assessing the respiratory system?

increased resp. infections:

- Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP)

- TB

What are clinical manifestations of HIV when assessing the gastrointestinal system?

- N/V

- Chronic Diarrhea (weight loss)

- Oral candidiasis

- Wasting syndrome

When assessing the a patient with HIV, what are common oncologic disorders seen?

- Kaposi's Sarcoma (malignant tumor of the blood vessels associated with AIDS)

- Lymphomas (cancer of the lymph nodes)

What are clinical manifestations of HIV when assessing the neurologic system?

- Dementia

- Encephalopathy (safety is biggest concern)

- Depression

What are clinical manifestations of HIV when assessing the integumentary system?

- increase risk for viral infections: Herpes, rashes, eczema/psoriasis, candidiasis

- Looks super sick, pale skin.

What interventions are done for patients with HIV to prevent worsening of the condition or management of the symptoms?

- broad spectrum antibiotics prophylaxis

- anti-diarrheal medications

- skin breakdown preventions

- weakness preventions, mobility

- chemotherapy

- nutritional therapy

- antidepressant therapy