Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A newborn is delivered by cesarean section to a mother who is HIV-positive. The mother received antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Zidovudine within 6-12 hours reduces HIV transmission risk in newborns of HIV-positive mothers, unlike breastfeeding, which is contraindicated, or antibiotics and delayed bathing, which are irrelevant.