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UNIT 14 - HIV INFECTION IN CHILDREN - Coggle Diagram
UNIT 14 - HIV INFECTION IN CHILDREN
HIV
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS: it is a retrovirus that effects humans
AIDS: ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME: an acquired immunodeficiency spread by contact with the HIV through blood and body secretions
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
persistent generalized lymphadenopathy
hepatosplenomegaly
chronic recurrent diarrhea
recurrent otitis or sinusitis
persistent oral candidiasis
failure to thrive
developmental delay
NURSING DIAGNOSES
RISK FOR INFECTION related to impaired body defenses, presence of infective organisms
FATIGUE related to chronic illness (HIV) and immunosuppression as evidenced by decreased energy levels, inability to perform age-appropriate activities, and verbalization of tiredness
ALTERED NUTRITION: LESS THAN BODY REQUIREMENTS related to recurrent illness, loss of appetite
CHRONIC PAIN related to disease process
THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT
slowing the growth of HIV
promoting or restoring normal growth and development
Prolonging survival
INFECTION CLASSIFICATION
NO SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
MILD SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
MODERATE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
SEVERE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS