Chapter 9Progression of HIV to AIDSProgression of HIV to AIDS (Continue)Crisis IssuesCrisis Issues (Continue)Intervention StrategiesChapter 9Crisis Related toAIDS and HIVProgression of HIV to AIDSHIV: Human Immunodeficiency VirusHow it’s Contracted:•Sperm•Blood•Mother’s Milk•Feces•Vaginal FluidProgression Once Infected:•1 – 2 Weeks After Infected, May Have Cold-Like Symptoms, Feel Run Down.•6 Months – One Year After Infection, May Be Dormant With No Symptoms, But Will Test Positive For HIV.Progression of HIV to AIDS(Continue)Without Treatment May Lead To:ARC: AIDS Related ComplexSymptoms: Progression:Profuse Sweating T-Cells DieDiarrhea Many HIV Cells in Blood StreamThrush in Mouth May Start to HaveBacterial InfectionsVomitingFeverCrisis IssuesHIV: AIDS:• Perceived death sentence• • Death and Dying Issues• Fear of disclosure • Medical Care• Fear of lifestyle changes• Financial Issues• Medication cooperation• Disability Issues• Suicidal ideation • • Suicidal Ideation• Family reactions. • • Caretaker IssuesCrisis Issues (Continue)•Once T-Cell Count is Below 200 or Person Develops One of 27 Opportunistic Infections, She or He Now Receives the Diagnosis of:–AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome•Without Medication Person May Die!•May need to Take Both Antibacterial Medications and ANTIHIVVIRAL Medications.Intervention StrategiesHIV: AIDS:• Education• Grief Therapy• Suicide Prevention • Suicide Watch• Optimistic Support Groups• Case Management• Medication Compliance• Medical Intervention• Honor Denial of Death• Support Groups• Family Therapy• Hospice• Practice Safer Sex• Increase Healthy
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