A Male Patient Is "Relieved" to Learn That He Has

question 21

Multiple Choice

A male patient is "relieved" to learn that he has a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and is not HIV positive. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

• A) "Having a sexually transmitted infection does predispose the body to infection with HIV if exposed to the virus."
• B) "You are lucky."
• C) "I told you not to be concerned."
• D) "You would know if you had HIV."

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