Select the Instructions Given by the Nurse That Are Most

question 1

Multiple Choice

Select the instructions given by the nurse that are most accurate for a woman who is HIV positive and 3 months pregnant who comes to the prenatal clinic for care.

• A)You will need a C-section to prevent the transmission of the virus to your baby.
• B)There is a good chance that your baby will not be infected with the virus if you take your medications.
• C)In a large percentage of cases, the virus is transmitted through the placenta.
• D)Your baby will be very ill from the HIV infection when it is born.

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