The nurse is counseling a female who has recently tested positive for HIV. The nurse educates her that she is responsible to (select all that apply):
a. Have regular medical evaluations and follow-ups.
b. Donate blood, plasma, body organs, or sperm.
c. Inform health care providers about the HIV infection.
d. Consider the risk of perinatal transmission.
A, C, D
A person who is infected with HIV should have regular medical evaluations and follow-up ap-pointments; not donate blood, plasma, body organs, or sperm; inform health care providers about the HIV infection; and consider the risk of perinatal transmission and follow-up with contracep-tive use.
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