The client who is HIV positive is classified in CDC clinical category A1, in which persistent lymphadenopathy is present. The client states, "If I progress to category B, I will be capable of transmitting the virus to others"
What is the nurse's best response? A. "At this stage, you can only transmit the virus through donation of blood or blood products."
B. "If your CD4+ T-cells drop below 200/?L you would be considered infectious."
C. "You cannot transmit the virus as long as you take your prescribed drugs."
D. "The virus can be transmitted at all stages and categories of HIV+."
D
Whenever the virus is present in a person, the person is able to transmit the disease, regardless of the presence or absence of associated symptoms.
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A) Orthotropic transplant B) Xenograft C) Heterotropic transplant D) Homograft
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A) "All of us feel that way after a meal." B) "Make an appointment with your health care provider." C) "Slower emptying of your stomach may be the cause." D) "This happens when you have gall stones."
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A. "Have you ever had a sexually transmitted disease?" B. "Do you have a history of infertility?" C. "Have you had any spontaneous or induced abortions?" D. "What age did you become sexually active?"
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