Select the instructions given by the nurse that are most accurate for a woman who is HIV positive and 3 months pregnant who comes to the prenatal clinic for care

a. You will need a C-section to prevent the transmission of the virus to your baby.
b. There is a good chance that your baby will not be infected with the virus if you take your medications.
c. In a large percentage of cases, the virus is transmitted through the placenta.
d. Your baby will be very ill from the HIV infection when it is born.


C

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