The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Recently Had

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who recently had unprotected sex with a partner who has HIV. Which response by the nurse is best?

• A) "You should have your blood drawn today to see if you were infected."
• B) "If you have the virus, you will have flu-like symptoms in 6 months."
• C) "Highly active antiretroviral therapy has been shown effective in slowing the disease process."
• D) "I will set you up with a support group to help you cope with dying within the next 10 years."

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