A pregnant patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive should be encouraged to:
a. breast-feed baby to increase newborn's antibody count.
b. have a vaginal birth.
c. engage in oral, rather than vaginal, sex.
d. remain on medication protocol.
D
Remaining on medication is essential. Certain prescribed drug combinations may significantly reduce the transmission to the fetus. Patients with HIV should avoid breast-feeding and cesarean birth. HIV can be spread by oral sex.
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