The nurse is talking with a group of teens about transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What body fluids does the nurse inform them will transmit the virus? Select all that apply
A) Semen
B) Urine
C) Breast milk
D) Blood
E) Vaginal secretions
A, C, D, E
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There are only four known body fluids through which HIV is transmitted: blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk. HIV may be present in saliva, tears, and conjunctival secretions, but transmission of HIV through these fluids has not been implicated, HIV is not found in urine, stool, vomit, or sweat.
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