An example of HIV transmission is:
a. Having contact with a HIV-positive individual who is coughing
b. An infant receiving breast milk from a HIV-positive mother
c. Receiving a mosquito bite while in Africa
d. Being near a HIV-positive individual who is sneezing
B
HIV can be transmitted through breast milk.
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The nurse monitors the client taking octreotide acetate (Sandostatin) for acromegaly for which most frequent side effect of this medication?
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