Pretest Counseling Provided to a Patient for HIV Testing Includes

question 11

Multiple Choice

Pretest counseling provided to a patient for HIV testing includes _____.

• A) Dispensing condoms,listing methods of transmitting disease,and explaining the types of tests
• B) How to obtain clean needles,explaining test results,and reducing risk of transmission
• C) Information about the types of tests,testing methodology employed,and the meaning of test results
• D) Explaining Methods of transmitting disease,test methodology,and race most affected by HIV

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Definitions:

Relapse

Returning to a previous state or condition, often used in the context of illness or behavioral challenges like substance abuse after a period of improvement.

Overeating

The consumption of more food than the body needs for energy, often leading to weight gain and potential health issues.

Cue Management

Strategies used to recognize and modify environmental or psychological triggers that lead to unhealthy behaviors in favor of healthier actions.

Social Support

The assistance and comfort received from friends, family, and others, which can be crucial for mental health and overcoming stressful events.