Nursing Care for People with HIV/AIDS Infection with Opportunistic Infections : Case studies.

Abstract

     This study is a case study with the objective of studying the nursing process for people with HIV/AIDS who have opportunistic infections. The study was conducted on 2 patients infected with HIV/AIDS who received treatment at Sirindhorn Hospital, Khon Kaen Province, year 2022-2023.
     The results of the study found that patients came for treatment when their bodies clearly showed signs of AIDS. Begin treatment when the immune system is severely damaged (CD4 0.67% 67 cells). Complications are found from opportunistic diseases, infection with Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia or Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP), fever, fatigue, candidiasis in the mouth. Tongue has a white coating Had a herpes zoster infection on the skin, lost weight after finding out that she was infected with HIV. Have health concerns Afraid of being exposed Afraid of social shunning It shows that patients have physical and mental illnesses. Nurses in charge need to play a role in providing knowledge and advice. Be a consultant Provide encouragement when patients encounter problems. Promote patients' ability to take care of themselves so they can manage themselves appropriately. Including nurses as co-ordinators between the multidisciplinary team in participating in patient care. So that patients receive continuous treatment and have good health and quality of life.