Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A client at 40-weeks gestation is admitted in active labor, and laboratory findings indicate that she is HIV positive. Which actions should the nurse plan to perform? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
C,D,E
Rationale
HIV is transmitted through blood, body fluids, or breast milk, not air or droplets. Bottle-feeding (C) prevents transmission via breast milk, IV antiviral medication (D) reduces perinatal transmission, and standard precautions (E) are sufficient for infection control.