A male patient is "relieved" to learn that a sexually transmitted disease is not HIV. What would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make to this patient?
A. "You are lucky. Not all patients have a disease that can be cured."
B. "You would know if you had HIV from the symptoms, which are not like those you have."
C. "Having a sexually transmitted infection does predispose the body to be infected with HIV if exposed to the virus."
D. "I told you not to be concerned."
Answer: C
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