The nurse is usually responsible for which of the following actions prior to a client being tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
a. explaining venipuncture to client and obtaining specimen for testing
b. obtaining a signed consent only
c. pretest counseling and ensuring a signed consent is completed
d. pretest counseling only
C
The nurse provides pretest and posttest counseling to the client regarding transmission, preventions, and risk reduction. Testing for HIV requires that an informed consent be signed prior to testing. The nurse will ensure the consent has been signed prior to the testing.
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