A pregnant woman admitted to the labor and birth suite undergoes rapid HIV testing and is found to be HIV-positive. Which of the following would the nurse expect to include when developing a plan of care for this women? (Select all that apply.)

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B) Avoidance of scalp electrodes for fetal monitoring and C) Refraining from obtaining fetal scalp blood for pH testing are recommended to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV from the mother to the baby through any potential breaks in the fetal skin. D) Administering zidovudine at the onset of labor is part of the standard care for HIV-positive pregnant women to decrease the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. A) Administration of penicillin G is not related to HIV but to preventing group B streptococcus infection in newborns, and E) Electing for the use of forceps-assisted delivery does not specifically relate to HIV management and could potentially increase the risk of transmission through fetal scalp injuries.

A Pregnant Woman Admitted to the Labor and Birth Suite