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Chapter 55: Care of the Patient with HIV/AIDS Last document update:   ago

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When assigned to a newly admitted patient with AIDS, the nurse says, “I’m pregnant. It is not safe for me or my baby if I am assigned to his case.” Which is the most appropriate response by the charge nurse? a. “This patient would not be a risk for your baby if you use standard precautions and avoid direct contact with blood or body fluids.” b. “You should ask for a transfer to another unit because contact with this patient would put you and your baby at risk ...