A Client Is Afraid of a Recent Possible HIV Exposure

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client is afraid of a recent possible HIV exposure. The nurse should explain that the period of time it takes before HIV antibodies can be detected by laboratory tests is generally

• A) 1 to 3 days.
• B) 7 to 10 days.
• C) 1 to 3 weeks.
• D) 4 to 12 weeks.

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Grignard Reagent

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