In the event of an accidental exposure to HIV through a needle stick, the nurse should be given a protocol of 1 to 3 drugs for a period of _____ weeks
a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. 16
A
The protocol should be taken for a period of 4 to 6 weeks.
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