A nurse is educating patients about the progression of HIV infections. Which statement by the patient in the latent stage indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "I had better get my affairs in order. I don't have a lot of time left."
b. "Whew! I thought when I got AIDS that I was a ‘goner.'"
c. "Now I won't have to take all those ex-pensive drugs that I have been using."
d. "I can still enjoy life and live pretty much as I want for the next several years."
D
The latent stage may last as long as 12 years without developing into AIDS. Medications will be continued.
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