A client at 9 weeks' gestation learns about being HIV positive. Which client statement indicates teaching about the effects on the baby has been effective?

Question

1. "The pregnancy will increase the progression of my disease and will reduce my CD4 counts."
2. "The HIV will not affect my baby, and I will have a low-risk pregnancy without additional testing."
3. "My baby will probably be born with anti-HIV antibodies, but that does not mean the baby is infected."
4. "I cannot take the medications that control HIV during my pregnancy because they will harm the baby."

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Explanation:
1. There is no evidence to indicate that pregnancy increases the progression of HIV/AIDS.
2. Pregnancy affected by HIV/AIDS is considered complicated, and the fetus is monitored closely. Fetal assessments include weekly non-stress tests beginning at 32 weeks.
3. Babies of HIV-positive women or women with AIDS are born with maternal anti-HIV antibodies. HIV infection in infants should be diagnosed using HIV virologic assays as soon as possible, with initiation of infant antiretroviral prophylaxis immediately if the test is positive.
4. Most of the medications that control HIV progression are safe to take during pregnancy. Antiretroviral medications are recommended during pregnancy to prevent perinatal transmission.