The nurse is discussing the risk of transmission of HIV to a pregnant woman who is concerned her baby will become infected. The nurse states that by following the prescribed treatment regimen transmission can be reduced by approximately ____%
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 70
Rationale: A reduction of approximately 70% in transmission from mother to infant was achieved in clinical trials in 1994 with a zidovudine regimen.
Global Rationale: A reduction of approximately 70% in transmission from mother to infant was achieved using antepartum pharmacotherapy in the mother followed by aggressive treatment of the newborn child.
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