Infectious Diseases and Rare Diseases

HIV/AIDS Nursing Care Management

Individuals with HIV/AIDS infection require special attention towards them, in home and also in hospitals. Their treatment involves specific medical procedures that must be completed by trained medical professionals. With the introduction of antiretroviral treatment and opportunistic pathogens, HIV infection rate has decreased marginally. But there are individuals with HIV/AIDS infection who require specific medical attention that cannot be provided at home.  These individuals must be admitted to the hospitals for their medical treatments. Nursing care is an essential component of comprehensive patient care associated with the HIV/AIDS infected individuals. In fact, patients diagnosed with AIDS require more nursing care than non-AIDS patients. HIV/AIDS Nurses are trained to administer care for HIV/AIDS infected patients. They help the HIV/AIDS infected patients to cope with the different mental and physical challenges that come with the disease. HIV/AIDS Nurses work in communities, educating exposed groups about safe sex and the dangers associated with sharing needles.