During the First Antepartal Visit, a Client Who Is at 10

question 7

Multiple Choice

During the first antepartal visit, a client who is at 10 weeks' gestation learns of being HIV positive. Which client statement indicates an understanding of the plan of care both during the pregnancy and postpartally?

• A) "I should not breastfeed my baby."
• B) "When my baby is 2 months old, he or she will be tested for HIV."
• C) "If I have a cesarean section, there is an increased risk that my HIV will be passed to my baby."
• D) "I am supposed to take highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), but only during the first trimester."

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