Question Answered step-by-step Critical Thinking Cindy Chen arrives a the clinic complaining of… Critical Thinking Cindy Chen arrives a the clinic complaining of the inability to sleep and nervousness. She tested positive for HIV in 2014. Currently, she lives with her aunt and is going to school to become a phlebotomist. She has lost 20 pounds since her last visit to the clinic. She also has had a persistent cough and sore throat for the last 3 months. The physician orders a series of blood tests, including the helper T-cell test and a throat culture. Dr. Whalen asks you to send the throat culture to the reference lab for culture instead of doing a rapid strep test in the office. Why are Cindy Chen’s helper T cells being tested?Why might Cindy Chen be more susceptible to other diseases than the general population?As Cindy Chen’s HIV infection progresses, what symptoms might she exhibit?If Cindy Chen is HIV positive, does that mean she has visible symptoms? Why or why not?What special precautions should you take when drawing Cindy Chen’s blood?Why do you think Dr. Whalen asked you to send the throat culture to the reference lab instead of doing a rapid strep test in the POL? Health Science Science Nursing MAST 1060 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)