Document 0222 DOCN M9590222 TI Goals for generalist community nurses caring for clients with H.I.V. DT 9509 AU Lucey A; Eastern Sydney Area Health Service, Royal South Sydney Hospital,; Zetland, NSW. SO Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1994 Nov 3-6;6:305 (unnumbered poster). Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM6/95291877 AB GOALS: maximise the general health of clients, minimise the risk of transmission of HIV and other diseases. ACTIONS: develop rapport with clients & caregivers, assess clients abilities and support network, maintain adequate infection control practices, support and liaise with members of the clients support network as appropriate. CONCLUSION: Use of a periodic assessment form may assist the nurse to identify changes in health status and/or clients abilities, increase the standard of documented information in the clients files, be an effective teaching tool for the nurse. DE Community Health Nursing/*TRENDS *Goals Human HIV Infections/*NURSING/PREVENTION & CONTROL Nursing Assessment Patient Education MEETING ABSTRACT SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).