We learned about vulnerable populations in our communities in this module. This discussion will center on sexually transmitted diseases from the standpoint of public health nursing. You will be speaking to a client who has recently been diagnosed with HIV and needs education at each stage of the disease.

Tasks:

Post your response to the following in at least 200 words:

Describe the natural history of HIV infection and plan appropriate client education at each stage.
Describe the scope of the HIV problem and identify the groups most at risk.
Examine the behaviors that put people at risk of contracting certain communicable diseases.
Describe nursing interventions to prevent these diseases and to care for people who are afflicted with them.