Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), following the birth of the newbornA nurse on the labor and delivery unit is planning care for a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take following the birth of the newborn?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Cleansing the newborn immediately reduces HIV transmission risk by removing maternal secretions. Contact precautions are unnecessary, antibiotics don't prevent HIV, and breastfeeding is contraindicated in developed countries for HIV-positive mothers.