A pregnant client with AIDS asks the nurse if her baby will die of AIDS. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "There are special tests that we can do to see if your unborn baby is positive."
B. "Acquired immune deficiency can be unpredictable in the newborn."
C. "Drug therapy can help prevent your child from contracting the virus."
D. "There are drugs that can be given after birth to reverse the disease process."
Answer: C
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