A Patient Has Tested HIV-Positive and Has Now Discovered That

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient has tested HIV-positive and has now discovered that she is pregnant. Which statement indicates that she understands the risks of this diagnosis?

• A) "I know I will need to have an abortion as soon as possible."
• B) "Even though my test is positive, my baby might not be affected."
• C) "My baby is certain to have AIDS and die within the first year of life."
• D) "This pregnancy will probably decrease the chance that I will develop AIDS."

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