HIV/AIDSBy: Michelle Merchant, Evelyn Jaramillo, Kylie McCormick, Jelani Carter

DefinitionH- Human

I- Immunodeficiency

V- Virus

A- Acquired

I- Immuno

D- Deficiency

S- Syndrome

Pathophysiology

Destroys Th cell 1. Effector T cells 2. T-cytotoxic cells 3. Cytokines

Humoral and Cellular Responses Collaboration of B and T cells Development of Memory Cells

Defects in cell-mediated/humoral immunity

HIV suppresses immune response against itself Eventually leads to AIDS

HIV is a blood-borne pathogen

Heterosexual Activity

Women make up more than half of people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide

Children with HIVCauses

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Signs and Symptoms

Fever (recurrent)

Swollen glands

Sore throat

Rash

Fatigue

Muscle and joint aches and pains

Headache

Memory loss

Rapid weight loss

Profuse night sweats

Extreme, unexplained tiredness

Diarrhea

Sores of the mouth, anus, genitals

Pneumonia

Blotches under skin

Influences that shape food choices

Habits Physical activity

Tradition Personal patterns

Religion Beliefs, particular consumptions

Ethnicity How food is prepared

Culture Geographical regions

Education Knowledge of disease

SES Income levels

Tests/ Procedures

TRUE GENE HIV-I Genotyping Kit and OpenGene DNA Sequencing System

Roche Amplicor HIV-I Monitor Test

NucliSens HIV-1 QT

OraSure HIV-I Western Blot Kit

Cambridge Biotech HIV-I Urine Western Blot

Treatments/ TherapiesART (Antiretroviral

Therapy) HIV can not be cured…

Goal of drug therapy Decrease viral load Maintain or raise CD4+ T

cell count Delay onset of HIV related

symptoms and opportunistic diseases

Nutritional Therapy Metabolic Complications

Vitamins and Minerals

Symptom Management

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Patient/ Family Education

Immediate Needs Presenting symptoms

Respiratory, pain, fatigue

Psychosocial Support Depression, sexuality, family

interactions, finances

Nutrition Maintain fluid and electrolyte

balance

Skin Integrity

Long-term Needs Maximize quality of life

Medication/therapy adherence Recognize

signs/symptoms/medication effects

Health promotion

Finances

Coping

Access to community services

Spirituality desires

POST-TEST

1. Can HIV affect any animal?

2. How long can HIV be present in a persons body before any symptoms are seen?

3. What is the most common symptom of HIV?

4. What tests are commonly used to diagnose a person with HIV?

5. What type of diet is recommended for a patient diagnosed with HIV?

POST-TEST6. How does ART work

A. Cures HIV B. Decreases viral

replication C. Increase CD4+ T cell

count D. Both A and B

7. What are some ways HIV is transmitted? Select all

that apply A. Blood products B. Heterosexual and

homosexual activity C. Airborne D. Breast feeding E. Fecal-oral

LAST POST-TEST!!!

8. Which one is NOT a Patient/Family education immediate need? A. Pain B. Fatigue C. 2 week vacation from

nursing school =)

9. In assessment, which factor(s) influence a persons choice in foods A. Men in Black B. Lightening McQueen C. Religion, ethnicity,

culture, habits, tradition

ReferencesThank You!!!

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Lewis, S. L., Dirksen, S. R., Heitkemper, M., Bucher, L., & Camera, I. M. (2011).Medical-Surgical nursing: assessment and management of clinical problems(8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.

What Is HIV/AIDS? (2014). Retrieved from;http://aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/what-is-hiv-aids/