A pregnant client diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is asking about her baby's risk of infection. Which of the following does put the newborn at risk?
1. Bottle-feeding
2. Changing diapers
3. Kissing the baby
4. Vaginal birth
4
Breastfeeding and vaginal birth put the newborn at risk for HIV. HIV cannot be transmitted by changing diapers (feces) or kissing the baby (saliva).
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