An HIV-positive client has recently delivered a healthy infant at term by cesarean section for fetal distress. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I really wanted to breastfeed but can't in order to protect my baby."
b. "My baby will need to be followed more closely than most babies."
c. "The cesarean section will prevent my baby from being infected."
d. "HIV tests on my baby may not be accurate at this time."
C
The mother's comment that "The cesarean section will prevent my baby from being infected."
indicates that the mother does not understand about HIV transmission. The other options indicate that the mother understands.
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