A male patient is "relieved" to learn that he has a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and is not HIV positive. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
1. "Having a sexually transmitted infection does predispose the body to infection with HIV if exposed to the virus.".
2. "You are lucky.".
3. "I told you not to be concerned.".
4. "You would know if you had HIV.".
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Rationale 1: STIs that cause sores, ulcers, or breaks in the skin or mucous membranes disrupt barriers that provide protection against infections such as HIV.
Rationale 2: This is an inappropriate response and does not provide the patient with needed information.
Rationale 3: The nurse should not discount the patient's concern about having HIV but should provide additional information.
Rationale 4: The patient would not necessarily recognize HIV infection.
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