The nurse counsels other co-workers that the suggested treatment for HIV exposure is
a. a single retroviral medication for 2 weeks.
b. combination retroviral medications for 2 weeks.
c. determined by the severity of the exposure and other factors.
d. "watching and waiting" for 12 weeks post-exposure.
C
The current response to occupational exposures is determined by the severity of the exposure and patient-related factors. The U.S. Public Health Service has a stratified algorithm for treatment, with most cases requiring a two-drug approach for 4 weeks.
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