Shandra Is Infected with the HIV Virus, and She Has

question 88

Multiple Choice

Shandra is infected with the HIV virus, and she has just given birth. Should Shandra breast feed her baby?

• A) No. A mother with HIV can pass the virus to her baby through breast milk.
• B) Yes. The HIV virus cannot be passed to a baby through breast milk.
• C) No. Breast milk from a mother with HIV lacks the necessary protein and nutrients to nourish a baby.
• D) Yes. The nutritional value of breast milk outweighs the risk of passing the virus to the baby.

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Definitions:

Transferred Excitation

a psychological phenomenon where arousal from one situation is carried over and influences reactions in another situation.

Emotional Reaction

An individual's immediate expressive response to a significant event, influenced by their personal feelings.

Leftover Arousal

The residual physiological and emotional arousal that persists after the initial stimulus or event has concluded.

Self-Regulatory Perseveration Theory

A theoretical framework that explains how individuals persist in self-regulation towards goals even in the face of obstacles or failure.