A Patient Who Is Treated in an Emergency Department Following

question 230

Multiple Choice

A patient who is treated in an emergency department following a sexual assault is concerned about the possibility of infection with HIV.The patient requests a blood test to determine if HIV infection has occurred.The results are negative.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A)Inform the patient to monitor for symptoms, since false-negative results are common.
• B)Instruct the patient to schedule a follow-up test in 6 months.
• C)Reassure the patient that no infection with HIV has occurred.
• D)Reinforce the need to use appropriate protection with intercourse in the future.

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