A nurse is addressing the incidence and prevalence of HIV infection among older adults. What principle should guide the nurse's choice of educational interventions?
A) Many older adults do not see themselves as being at risk for HIV infection.
B) Many older adults are not aware of the difference between HIV and AIDS.
C) Older adults tend to have more sex partners than younger adults.
D) Older adults have the highest incidence of intravenous drug use.
Ans: A
Feedback:
It is known that many older adults do not see themselves as being at risk for HIV infection. Knowledge of the relationship between HIV infection and AIDS is not known to affect the incidence of new cases. The statements about sex partners and IV drug use are untrue.
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