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Mr. Wonderful

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The nurse is counseling a female who has recently tested positive for HIV. The nurse educates her that she is responsible to (select all that apply):
 
  a. Have regular medical evaluations and follow-ups.
  b. Donate blood, plasma, body organs, or sperm.
  c. Inform health care providers about the HIV infection.
  d. Consider the risk of perinatal transmission.

Question 2

A nurse is assisting an employer who has hired an individual who has been recently diagnosed with HIV. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
 
  a. Educate about how to reduce the risk of breaching the employee's confidentiality.
  b. Explain how to inform co-workers about avoiding HIV transmission.
  c. Facilitate obtaining medical insurance coverage for the HIV-infected employee.
  d. Describe the early signs and symptoms of HIV infection.



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
A person who is infected with HIV should have regular medical evaluations and follow-up ap-pointments; not donate blood, plasma, body organs, or sperm; inform health care providers about the HIV infection; and consider the risk of perinatal transmission and follow-up with contracep-tive use.

Answer to Question 2

A
Nurses frequently work in the education role, and employers may need assistance in dealing with HIV-infected employees.



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