Question

A client, who reports unintended weight loss, drug abuse and night sweats, is admitted with a preliminary diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. Which of these existing clients would be the most appropriate roommate for this newly admitted client?

A. Exacerbation of migrating polyarthritis with severe pain
B. Acute tuberculosis with a productive cough of discolored sputum for more than three months
C. Lupus and vesicles on one side of the middle trunk from the back to the abdomen
D. Pseudomembranous colitis and C. difficile

Answer 1

The most appropriate roommate for the newly admitted client with a preliminary diagnosis of HIV/AIDS would be the client with acute tuberculosis (option B).

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate roommate for the newly admitted client with a preliminary diagnosis of HIV/AIDS would be the client with acute tuberculosis (option B) who has a productive cough of discolored sputum for more than three months.

HIV/AIDS patients are highly susceptible to opportunistic infections including tuberculosis. The symptoms of weight loss and night sweats reported by the newly admitted client are consistent with advanced HIV disease. Acute tuberculosis is a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients and can present with a persistent cough and productive cough. Therefore, this client would be the most suitable roommate because they have a similar diagnosis and are more likely to have compatible infection control measures in place.