Immunodeficiency Disorder: Secondary Flashcards
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: Acquired Immune Deficiency
etiology
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Etiology
> result of underlying disease processes or treatment
> neutropenia = high risk for sepsis, WBC <1000/mm3 (5k-10k) -
Causes
> autoimmune disorders
> immunotoxic meds: corticosteroids, NSAID, chemo
> alcoholism, drug abuse
> spleen removal
> malnutrition/stress
> HIV
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: Aquired Immune Deficiency
diagnostic
- WBC/diff: severe neutropenia
- Bone marrow biopsy
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: Aquired Immune Deficiency
treatment
- Infections
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Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
> provide lacking immunoglobulin - Hematopoietic stem cell transplant
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Monoclonal antibody therapy
> target antibodies to specific antigens - Growth factors (neupogen)
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: Aquired Immune Deficiency
nurse assessment/data collection
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Hx
> past infections, treatment response - Nutritional status, hygiene, use of alcohol/drugs/tobacco
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Px
> manifs of infection
> pts do not have typical manifs of infection -
Monitor: Manifs of Infection
> VS, labs, C&S reports from wounds, lesions, sputum, urine, blood
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: Aquired Immune Deficiency
diagnosis
- Ineffective protection
- Risk for infection
- Risk for impaired skin integrity
- Ineffective hlth maintenance
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Imbalanced nutrition
> less - Social isolation
- Fear r/t threat to well-being
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: Aquired Immune Deficiency
hlth promo/pt teaching
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Prevention of infections
> hand washing & hygiene: bathing, foot care, dental hygiene, scrub fruits & veggies, food storage & prep, clean kitchen & bathroom
> avoid crowds/infections - Lifestyle mod to reduce risk
- Nutrition & diet
- Neutropenic precautions
- Manifs of infection
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Med teaching
> prophylactic med regimen - F/U care
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: HIV/AIDS
patho
- Retrovirus: intracellular parasite
- HIV targets cells w/ CD4 receptors (special T cells)
- Complex life cycle tht turns host cells into “factories” for HIV
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: HIV/AIDS
staging
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Stage 1: Catgeory A
> primary infection: rapid viral replication (1-3wks)
> asymptomatic -
Stage 2: Category B
> HIV symptomatic: CD4 < 200
> AIDS begins -
Stage 3: Category C
> severe AIDS: CD4 < 100
> opportunistic diseases
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: HIV/AIDS
risk factors
- Sharing infected injection drug use equip
- Having sexual relations w/ infected individuals
- Infants born to mothers w/ infection and/or who are breastfed by infected mothers
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People who received organ transplants, HIV-infected blood, or blood products
> btwn 1978-1985
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: HIV/AIDS
labs & diagnostics
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EIA
> antibodies are detected, resulting in positive results & marking the end of the window period -
Western Blot
> also detects antibodies to HIV; used to confirm EIA -
Viral Load
> measures HIV RNA in plasma -
CD4/CD8
> these are markers found on lymphocytes, HIV kills CD4 cells, which results in a significantly impaired immune system -
OraQuick
> in home HIV test
Nurse Role: HIV Screen Process
- Pre & Post test counseling
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Sequence due to “Window Period”
> retesting essential at 3 wks, 6 wks, & 3 mnths
> 3wks-3mnths btwn infection w/ HIV and seroconversion (production of antibodies against virus)
> HIV screening may be negative if done early
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: HIV/AIDS
nurse counseling
- Focus on pt’s own unique circumstances/risks
- Acknowledge/support for positive steps already made
- Enhance self-perception of risk
- Use explicit language
- Help pt set goal to reduce chance of acquiring/transmitting HIV
- Avoid porividing unnecessary info
- Use condoms, protection during oral sex, don’t share toys
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: HIV/AIDS
gero considerations
- 1/4 of ppl living w/ HIV age > 50
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Reasons
> unprotected intercourse
> do not consider themselves at risk
> social bias towards homosexuality
> current or past use IV drugs (share needles)
> received HIV-infected blood before 1985
> reduction in immune system function
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: HIV/AIDS
medical care
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Goals
> Antiretroviral therapy (ART) to suppress virus
> prevent/dcr complications
> monitor disease progression & immune func
> manage symptoms
> prevent development of opportunistic disease: detect & treat
> prevent transmission of HIV
Immunodeficiency Disorder - Secondary: HIV/AIDS
goals of ART
- Suppress HIV replication/prevent drug resistance
- Reduce morbidity & prolong duration/quality of survival
- Restore & preserve immunologic func
- Suppress plasma HIV viral load
- Prevent HIV transmission
- In US, ART is now recommended for all HIV-infected pts regardless of their viral load or CD4 count