When a Client Has an STD Infection, the Risk of HIV

question 18

Multiple Choice

When a client has an STD infection, the risk of HIV infection increases. The nurse serves as an educator about the modes of transmission as well as:

• A) A crusader for AIDS research
• B) A coach and counselor to those contemplating sexual activity
• C) A role model for how to behave toward and provide supportive care for those with HIV infection
• D) A policy maker who addresses laws governing privacy rights of HIV-positive persons
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Definitions:

Dissonance

Dissonance refers to a state of conflict or inconsistency between one's beliefs, ideas, or actions, often leading to discomfort and prompting a change to reduce the inconsistency.

Cognitions

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when evaluating others' behaviors.

Detect Causes

The process of identifying factors or conditions that lead to the occurrence of a particular event or phenomenon.