Which of the Following Statements Is True in Dealing with an HIV-Positive

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true in dealing with an HIV-positive client who refuses to disclose his or her condition to a partner?

• A) There is a legal duty to warn the partner.
• B) There is both a legal and an ethical duty to warn the partner.
• C) There is not a duty to warn, but the ACA Code of Ethics gives permission to breach confidentiality in respect to contagious life-threatening diseases.
• D) A recent court case has determined that professionals have a duty to warn and protect innocent people.

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Definitions:

Superior

Anatomical term meaning above or closer to the head; also called cranial.

Anatomical Direction

Refers to the terms used to describe the locations and orientations of structures in the body relative to other structures or locations.

Posterior

Anatomical term meaning toward the back of the body. Also called dorsal.

Body Structure

Refers to the organization and arrangement of physical parts of organisms, including their systems, organs, and tissues.