A client with hemophilia A is being prepared to receive a transfusion of clotting factors, and expresses concern about contracting HIV from the transfusion. The best explanation the nurse can provide is:
1. "You won't be receiving whole blood, so you shouldn't worry about HIV contamination."
2. "That certainly is always a concern. You can refuse the treatment if you prefer."
3. "Rigorous screening of donors and treatment of donated blood have significantly reduced the risk."
4. "The blood that is donated is screened, so you should not worry."
Answer: 3
1. Since 1985, rigorous screening of donors and heat treating of blood products has significantly reduced the risk of HIV transmission.
2. The client needs the transfusion and should not be encouraged to refuse treatment.
3. Since 1985, rigorous screening of donors and heat treating of blood products has significantly reduced the risk of HIV transmission.
4. It is best to be honest with the client and acknowledge there is still a risk involved.
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