[Verified Answer]: When symptoms do appear, they may include:…

When symptoms do appear, they may include: • Fever • Weight loss • Night sweats • Loss of appetite • Cough An “opportunistic” disease may develop because of the weakened immune system. The person is at risk for pneumonia, TB, Kaposi’s sarcoma (a type of cancer) and central nervous system damage. Central nervous system damage will show memory loss, lack of coordination, mental health disorders and dementia. AIDS is often thought of as a young person’s, homosexual or IV drug user’s disease. Therefore, as a generalization, older people are not considered to be at risk for AIDS, nor do they consider themselves to be at risk. They may not practice safe sex. Except for childbirth and breastfeeding, older persons get and spread AIDS in the same way as younger persons. Aging and other diseases can mask the signs and symptoms; the person may die without the disease being diagnosed. Care and Treatment At present, there is no vaccine to prevent HIV and there is no cure for AIDS. Antiretroviral medications are used to treat HIV. With early aggressive treatment, many people infected can live longer, more comfortable lives (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021). Special Considerations You may care for residents with AIDS or who are HIV carriers. They might have the virus but not show symptoms. Always use Standard Precautions when caring for any client. It is important to develop a supportive non-judgmental attitude. The resident with HIV is entitled to the same quality care as you give to other residents……..Mr. J is concerned about how to manage his HIV symptoms. Review the common symptoms experienced with HIV and describe 5 ways the CCA can assist Mr. J.