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Question
Patients with Immunodeficiency, HIV and AIDS
1. Describe the basic aspects of primary immunodeficiency.
2. Describe the essential aspects of secondary immunodeficiency.
3. Summarize the epidemiology of HIV infection and AIDS.
4. Explain the gerontologic considerations of HIV/AIDS in the United States.
5. Describe the pathophysiology, modes of transmission, and prevention of HIV infection.
6. Explain postexposure prophylaxis for health care workers.
7. Explain pre-exposure prophylaxis for patients at high risk.
8. Summarize the clinical manifestations, assessment, and treatment of patients of HIV infection.
9. Use the nursing process as a framework for care of the patient with AIDS.