When Assigned to a Newly Admitted Patient with AIDS,the Nurse

question 22

Multiple Choice

When assigned to a newly admitted patient with AIDS,the nurse says,"I'm pregnant.It is not safe for me or my baby if I am assigned to his case." Which is the most appropriate response by the charge nurse?

• A) "This patient would not be a risk for your baby if you use standard precautions and avoid direct contact with blood or body fluids."
• B) "You should ask for a transfer to another unit because contact with this patient would put you and your baby at risk for AIDS."
• C) "Wear a mask,gown,and gloves every time you go into his room and use disposable trays,plates,and utensils to serve his meals."
• D) "We should recommend that this patient be transferred to an isolation unit."

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