A Patient Has Just Been Diagnosed as HIV-Positive

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient has just been diagnosed as HIV-positive.He asks the nurse,"Does this mean I have AIDS?" Which response would be most informative?

• A) "Most people get AIDS within 3 to 12 weeks after they are infected with HIV."
• B) "Don't worry.You may never get AIDS if you eat properly,exercise,and get plenty of rest."
• C) "It varies with every individual,but the average time is 8 to 10 years from the time a person is infected,and some go much longer."
• D) "You can expect to develop signs and symptoms of AIDS within 6 months."

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