Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A nurse is counseling a client who is to undergo enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing for HIV. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B because ELISA testing for HIV measures antibodies to the virus, indicating exposure to the virus. This is crucial for diagnosing HIV infection. Choice A is incorrect because ELISA does not monitor disease progression. Choice C is incorrect as it takes weeks, not hours, for accurate results post-exposure. Choice D is incorrect as immunoglobulin administration is not the treatment for a positive HIV result.