NCLEX-PN Exam - Topic 3 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCLEX's NCLEX-PN exam

Question #: 14
Topic #: 3

A 28 year-old male has a diagnosis of AIDS. The patient has had a two year history of AIDS. The most likely cognitive deficits include which of the following?

ADisorientation

BSensory changes

CInability to produce sound

DHearing deficits

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Suggested Answer: A

Cognitive changes may include confusion and disorientation.

by Alex at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Lajuana

24 hours ago

Wait, can AIDS really cause hearing deficits?

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Bok

6 days ago

Sensory changes could also be a factor.

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Rossana

11 days ago

I agree, disorientation makes sense here.

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Camellia

16 days ago

A) Disorientation is common in AIDS patients.

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Darrin

22 days ago

Definitely A) Disorientation. I can't imagine an AIDS patient suddenly losing the ability to speak. That's just silly.

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Doug

27 days ago

Haha, C) Inability to produce sound? That's a new one! I'll stick with the classic A) Disorientation.

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Joye

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. C) Inability to produce sound seems a bit odd. I'd go with D) Hearing deficits as a more common cognitive deficit in AIDS patients.

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Tyisha

2 months ago

B) Sensory changes seems like the most likely answer to me. Patients with AIDS can experience various sensory disturbances.

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Earleen

2 months ago

I think the answer is A) Disorientation. The cognitive deficits associated with AIDS often include disorientation and confusion.

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Jennie

2 months ago

I vaguely recall that cognitive issues in AIDS often include disorientation, but I’m not entirely sure if that’s the best answer here.

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Yoko

2 months ago

I feel like disorientation is a classic symptom in these cases, but I also wonder if hearing deficits could be a factor too.

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Kristofer

2 months ago

I think I came across a practice question similar to this. Sensory changes could be related, but I’m not confident if they’re the most likely.

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Argelia

3 months ago

I remember reading about cognitive deficits in AIDS patients, but I'm not sure which one is most common. I think disorientation might be a key issue?

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Toi

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little stumped. There are a few cognitive deficits that can occur with AIDS, but I'm not sure which one is the "most likely" in this scenario. I'll have to carefully consider each option.

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Lavelle

3 months ago

Disorientation makes the most sense to me. AIDS can impact the brain and lead to confusion and difficulty with spatial awareness. I'm feeling pretty confident about this.

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Charlie

3 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know AIDS can cause a range of cognitive issues, but I'm not sure which one is the "most likely" in this case. I'll have to review my notes.

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Esteban

3 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is to focus on the neurological symptoms that often accompany AIDS. Disorientation seems like the most likely option.

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Mable

3 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the common cognitive deficits associated with AIDS.

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