(^152) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified
INTERPRETING TEST RESULTS
- Biopsy to look for the HIV virus, and B-lymphocytes.
- CT scan to determine metastasis of the lesion to ascertain the severity of the
disease.
TREATMENT
The treatment for KS is often specific for the individual lesion, using radiation.
Treatment for AIDS will also ameliorate, to some degree, the effects of AIDS.- Radiation in the affected tissue to shrink and treat tumors. Laser surgery may
be utilized to remove some lesions. - Administer antiemetic medication to counter effects of chemotherapy and
radiation:- trimethobenzamide
- Administer chemotherapy medication to slow or halt the disease:
- doxorubicin
- etoposide
- vinblastine
- vincristine
NURSING DIAGNOSES
- Disturbed body image
- Ineffective protection
- Risk for infection
NURSING INTERVENTION
- Monitor skin for lesions to determine new lesions and /or metastasis.
- Daily weighing to determine changes in weight from baseline.
- Explain to the patient:
- The need for dietary changes, such as a high-protein, high-calorie diet.
- How to conserve energy.
- Hospice care.