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A client on the infectious disease unit is discussing transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
The nurse would need to provide more client education based on which client statement?
Suggested Answer: C
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(A) HIV is transmitted through unprotected sexual contact. (B) Condoms are an effective barrier to prevent HIV transmission. (C) HIV is not easily transmitted by casual contact. (D) HIV can be transmitted intrauterinely at the time of delivery, and by breast-feeding.
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MI
Miesha
10 months ago
"Not sure about that 'easily transmitted' part. Sounds exaggerated."
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Alva
10 months ago
"Totally agree! Condoms are super effective."
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Andree
10 months ago
"Wait, people think HIV spreads through casual contact? That's surprising!"
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Raelene
10 months ago
"Actually, HIV can be transmitted from mother to child during birth."
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Vinnie
11 months ago
"HIV is mainly spread through sexual contact, not casual."
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Mary
11 months ago
I definitely remember that HIV can be transmitted to infants, so D seems accurate. I think C is the one that needs clarification.
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Aretha
11 months ago
I’m a bit unsure, but I feel like all the other options are true statements. Maybe I should double-check what I learned about transmission routes.
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Beatriz
11 months ago
I think I practiced a question about casual contact before, and I recall that HIV isn't transmitted that way. So, C might be the one needing more education.
KA
Kathryn
12 months ago
I remember that HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, so option A seems correct.
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Chan
12 months ago
For this type of question, I'd recommend focusing on the key facts about HIV transmission. Identify the statement that contradicts or misses those core facts, and that's the one that needs more education.
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Aaron
12 months ago
Okay, let's see. The client statements cover different modes of HIV transmission, so I'll need to evaluate which one shows the most significant lack of understanding.
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Venita
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I know HIV is transmitted through certain bodily fluids, but I'm a bit fuzzy on the specifics. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Sarah
1 year ago
This is a straightforward question about HIV transmission. I'm confident I can identify the client statement that requires more education.
MY
My
1 year ago
But D is incorrect because HIV can be transmitted to an unborn infant, so the nurse would need to provide more education based on statement C.
LA
Laquita
1 year ago
Hold up, 'HIV can be transmitted to an unborn infant'? Does that mean I can't give my baby a little COVID-19 as a treat? This parenting thing is getting more complicated by the day.
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Tien
1 year ago
Seriously, 'HIV is a virus transmitted by sexual contact'? What is this, a biology 101 quiz? I thought we were here to discuss the real issues, like how to keep our unborn babies safe from this mess.
TI
Tish
1 year ago
C: I agree, we need to focus on how to protect our babies from HIV.
EL
Elina
1 year ago
B: HIV can be transmitted to an unborn infant.
KA
Kattie
1 year ago
A: Condoms reduce the transmission of HIV.
VA
Vannessa
1 year ago
B: HIV can be transmitted to an unborn infant.
MY
My
1 year ago
A: Condoms reduce the transmission of HIV.
SC
Scarlet
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D.
MY
My
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is C.
VA
Van
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Aren't we all just one big, happy, HIV-sharing family? Casual contact sounds like a fun way to spread the love!
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Vincenza
1 year ago
Of course HIV is transmitted by sexual contact, that's basic knowledge! The real question is, what's the best way to spice things up in the bedroom while staying safe? Condoms or nothing, am I right?
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Erasmo
1 year ago
B) ''Condoms reduce the transmission of HIV.''
RU
Ruth
1 year ago
D) ''HIV can be transmitted to an unborn infant.''
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Barbra
1 year ago
B) ''Condoms reduce the transmission of HIV.''
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Trina
1 year ago
A) ''HIV is a virus transmitted by sexual contact.''