When teaching a client who is HIV positive, the nurse should explain that the virus can be transmitted
a. as soon as manifestations of illness appear.
b. once the diagnosis has been made.
c. only to another susceptible host.
d. to anyone having contact with blood or semen.
D
Modes of transmission have remained constant throughout the course of the HIV pandemic. The virus is spread through certain sexual practices, through exposure to blood, and through perinatal transmission. Transmission can occur via asymptomatic partners to a normal, healthy individual.
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