Helping Hand Questions for NCLEX-PN

HIV mutates very rapidly, and any interruption of therapy can allow viral resistance to emerge—even taking

a dose late. Choice 2 is incorrect because, when the virus is kept in check with anti-retrovirals, the client’s own

immune system is able to keep opportunistic infections at bay. Choices 3 and 4 are incorrect because therapy

should not be interrupted for any reason. If the client develops toxicity, another anti-retroviral drug might be

prescribed.Physiological Adaptation

Jaundice turns the skin yellow. The other skin colors are not symptoms of jaundice.Physiological Adaptation

Displacement unconsciously transfers emotions associated with a person, object, or situation to another lessthreatening person, object, or situation. The nurse slammed doors instead of striking the promoted nurse or the administrator who made the promotion decision. Sublimation is the unconscious process of substituting constructive activity for unacceptable impulses. This choice cannot be considered correct because the slamming of the cupboard doors cannot be considered a constructive activity. Conversion involves unconsciously transforming anxiety into a physical symptom. Reaction formation keeps unacceptable feelings or behaviors out of awareness by using the opposite feeling or behavior.Psychosocial Integrity

Preparing a client’s room environment should include making the client’s bed, ensuring comfort and safety at all times, keeping the area free of clutter, and keeping the client’s hygiene articles nearby. All procedures should be explained before they are performed, and the client should assist with personal arrangement of articles.Basic

Care and Comfort