When providing client education regarding AIDS, which of the following viruses should the nurse identify as the causative organism for AIDS?
A) Human papilloma virus
B) Epstein-Barr virus
C) Human immunodeficiency virus
D) Varicella zoster virus
C
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The nurse should inform the client that AIDS is caused by human immunodeficiency virus. It is not caused by infection with human papilloma virus, Epstein-Barr virus, or varicella zoster virus. Human papilloma virus is associated with genital warts and increases the risk of cervical cancer. Epstein-Barr virus causes infectious mononucleosis. Varicella zoster virus infection causes chicken pox and herpes zoster.
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