MEDizzy - A client who is positive for human immunodeficiency virus

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Practice Test

A client who is positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) delivers a newborn infant. The nurse provides instructions to help the client with care of her infant. Which client statement indicates the need for further instruction?

ExplanationThe mode of perinatal transmission of HIV to the fetus or neonate of an HIV-positive woman can occur during the prenatal, intrapartal, or postpartum period. HIV transmission can occur during breast-feeding. In the United States and most developed countries, HIV-positive clients are encouraged to bottle-feed their infants (the primary health care provider’s prescription is always followed). Frequent hand washing is encouraged. Support groups and community agencies can be identified to assist the parents with the newborn infant’s home care, the impact of the diagnosis of HIV infection, and available financial resources. It is recommended that infants of HIV-positive clients receive antiviral medications for the first 6 weeks of life.