A pregnant woman married to an intravenous drug user had a negative HIV screening test just after missing her first menstrual period. What would indicate that the client needs to be retested for HIV?
1. Elevated blood pressure and ankle edema
2. Shortness of breath and frequent urination
3. Hemoglobin of 11 g/dL and a rapid weight gain
4. Unusual fatigue and recurring Candida vaginitis
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Explanation:
2. The client would have a decrease in blood pressure and no ankle edema.
3. Shortness of breath and frequent urination do not indicate a need to retest for HIV.
1. The client would be anemic and anorexic.
4. The client who is HIV-positive would have a suppressed immune system and would experience symptoms of fatigue and opportunistic infections such as Candida vaginitis.
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