An HIV-Negative Client Who Has an HIV-Positive Partner Asks the Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

An HIV-negative client who has an HIV-positive partner asks the nurse about receiving Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir) .What information is most important to teach the client about this drug?

• A) "Truvada does not reduce the need for safe sex practices."
• B) "This drug has been taken off the market due to increases in cancer."
• C) "Truvada reduces the number of HIV tests you will need."
• D) "This drug is only used for postexposure prophylaxis."

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Definitions:

Nerve Impulse

An electrical signal that travels along the nerve fibers, facilitating communication between neurons or between neurons and muscles.

Midbrain

In mammals, the part of the brain located below the thalamus and above the pons.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing and taste.

Cerebellum

Part of the brain at the back of the skull that regulates coordination, precision, and accurate timing of movements.