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Question:

The home health nurse visits a patient with HIV who lives alone in her apartment. Which of the following observations the nurse makes while in the patient’s home is MOST concerning?

A The patient has a cat who purrs loudly.
explanation

The open container of food in the refrigerator needs to be addressed, but the cat is more concerning. The cat’s feces could contain toxoplasmosis, an organism dangerous to immunocompromised patients.

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