Which of the Following Statements About Caring for Patients with Communicable

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about caring for patients with communicable diseases,such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) ,is true?

• A) Every health care worker who comes into contact with a patient has the right to know the patient's HIV infection status.
• B) A nurse can refuse to care for a patient with SARS or AIDS if he or she fears for his or her own personal health.
• C) Strict compliance with standard precautions should be the nurse's strategy when caring for all patients.
• D) In known cases of AIDS or SARS, information can be disclosed without the patient's consent.

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