A client at 9 weeks' gestation learns about being HIV positive. Which client statement indicates teaching about the effects on the baby has been effective?
1. The pregnancy will increase the progression of my disease and will reduce my CD4 counts.
2. The HIV will not affect my baby, and I will have a low-risk pregnancy without additional testing.
3. My baby will probably be born with anti-HIV antibodies, but that does not mean the baby is infected.
4. I cannot take the medications that control HIV during my pregnancy because they will harm the baby.
Question 2
A client who is at 18 weeks' gestation has been newly diagnosed with megaloblastic anemia. Which client statement indicates teaching has been effective?
1. My body makes red blood cells that are smaller than they should be.
2. Megaloblastic anemia is not known to cause any serious risks to my baby.
3. Whenever possible, I should boil my vegetables in at least 2 quarts of water.
4. I should include fresh leafy green vegetables, red meat, fish, poultry, and legumes in my diet.
Roe deer fawn, two to three weeks old.
24 weeks old human fetus
Nonverbal communications convey strong, powerful messages that may be negative or positive.
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