The nurse has completed the teaching for a client with HIV prescribed zidovudine (Retrovir). Which statement made by the client indicates further teaching is required?
A. "Zidovudine (Retrovir) will need to be stopped if bone marrow depression occurs."
B. "Zidovudine (Retrovir) will slow the disease, but not cure it."
C. "Zidovudine (Retrovir) prevents spread of the virus through sexual contact."
D. "Zidovudine (Retrovir) therapy frequently results in the development of anemia."
Answer: C
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