Prenatal testing for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is recommended for which women?
a. All women, regardless of risk factors
b. A woman who has had more than one sexual partner
c. A woman who has had a sexually transmitted infection
d. A woman who is monogamous with her partner
A
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A An HIV test is recommended for all women, regardless of risk factors. The
incidence of perinatal transmission from an HIV-positive mother to her fetus
ranges from 25% to 35%. Women who test positive for HIV can then be treated.
B All women should be tested for HIV, although this patient is at increased risk of
contracting the disease.
C Regardless of past sexual history, all women should have an HIV test completed
prenatally.
D Although this patient is apparently monogamous, an HIV test is still
recommended.
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