A Patient, Age 25, Has Just Been Admitted to the Unit

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient, age 25, has just been admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of AIDS. The nurse's colleague says, "I'm pregnant. It is not safe for me or my baby if I am assigned to his case." The nurse's response should be

• A) "This patient would not be a risk for your baby if you use standard precautions and avoid direct contact with blood or body fluids."
• B) "You should ask for a transfer to another unit because contact with this patient would put you and your baby at risk for AIDS."
• C) "Wear a mask, gown, and gloves every time you go into his room and use disposable trays, plates, and utensils to serve his meals."
• D) "We should recommend that this patient be transferred to an isolation unit."

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