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vicky

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A nurse examining a child in the early stages of HIV infection would expect to see:
 
  a. Failure to thrive and developmental delays
  b. Kaposi's sarcoma and developmental delays
  c. Toxoplasmosis and oral candidiasis
  d. Fatigue and shortness of breath

Question 2

An example of HIV transmission is:
 
  a. Having contact with a HIV-positive individual who is coughing
  b. An infant receiving breast milk from a HIV-positive mother
  c. Receiving a mosquito bite while in Africa
  d. Being near a HIV-positive individual who is sneezing



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Answer to Question 1

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Early symptoms of pediatric HIV infection include failure to thrive and developmental delays.

Answer to Question 2

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HIV can be transmitted through breast milk.





 

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