The Nurse Is Instructing a Client on Risk Factors Associated

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a client on risk factors associated with being infected with HIV. Which of the following should the nurse mention? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Being male
• B) Lesions being present within the vagina
• C) Being pregnant
• D) Having sex during menstruation
• E) Douching

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Definitions:

Confluent Macule

A flat, distinct, discolored area of skin that may merge with other macules to form a larger patch.

Intravenous Drug Abuse

The practice of using needles to inject drugs directly into the bloodstream for recreational purposes.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like projections on the tongue where taste buds are located, contributing to the sense of taste.

Venous Patterns

The arrangement or distribution of veins in a part of the body, which may have diagnostic significance in certain medical conditions.