A Patient Has Just Been Told by His Physician That

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient has just been told by his physician that he is HIV-positive. He asks the nurse, "When will I get AIDS?" The nurse's response should be

• A) "Most people get AIDS within 3 to 12 weeks after they are infected with HIV."
• B) "Don't worry. You may never get AIDS if you eat properly, exercise, and get plenty of rest."
• C) "It varies with every individual, but the average time is 8 to 10 years from the time a person is infected, and some go much longer."
• D) "You can expect to develop signs and symptoms of AIDS within 6 months."

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Definitions:

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