A Male Patient Is Concerned About Telling Others He Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

A male patient is concerned about telling others he has HIV infection.What should the nurse stress when discussing his concerns?

• A) Care providers and sexual partners should be told about his diagnosis.
• B) There is no reason to hide his disease.
• C) Secrecy is a poor idea because it will lower his self-esteem.
• D) His diagnosis will be obvious to most people with whom he will come into contact.

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