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Wilbur, a 55-year-old male client, presents to the NP complaining of a flat, purple-colored rash on his back and chest. Wilbur states the rash is not

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 Preparing the Discussion Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.  General Instructions  The purpose of this discussion is to examine disease processes associated with a client scenario following the instructions below. The course faculty will reveal the disease process at the end of the … Read more

Wilbur presented to the office with symptoms of Kaposi Sarcoma and Oral candidiasis consistent with an untreated HIV/AIDS diagnosis. Kaposi sarcoma is caused

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Wilbur presented to the office with symptoms of Kaposi Sarcoma and Oral candidiasis consistent with an untreated HIV/AIDS diagnosis. Kaposi sarcoma is caused by the human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8). It is typically contracted through saliva. While normal immune systems can combat the virus, immunocompromised patients such as those with HIV/AIDS are unable to suppress … Read more

Wilbur’s presentation aligns with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) based on his symptoms and clinical history. HIV is a virus that targets the immune syste

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Application of Course Knowledge Wilbur’s presentation aligns with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) based on his symptoms and clinical history. HIV is a virus that targets the immune system, particularly CD4+ T-helper cells, leading to immunosuppression. The progressive decline in immune function predisposes individuals to opportunistic infections and systemic complications. One of the hallmark features of … Read more