A Nurse Is Talking with a Client About a Negative

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is talking with a client about a negative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test for human immune deficiency virus (HIV) antibodies.The test is negative and the client states "Whew! I was really worried about that result." What action by the nurse is most important?

• A) Assess the client's sexual activity and patterns.
• B) Express happiness over the test result.
• C) Remind the client about safer sex practices.
• D) Tell the client to be retested in 3 months.

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