A patient who engages in high-risk sexual behavior is urged to have total knee replacement surgery. What action should the patient consider prior to scheduling this surgery? Select all that apply.
A. Have testing for HIV in 6 months.
B. Consider autologous transfusions for the surgery.
C. Begin medication therapy for HIV.
D. Schedule the surgery immediately.
E. Delay the surgery for 1 year.
Answer: E
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