A female patient is concerned after learning that a person with whom she had a casual sexual encounter has been diagnosed as being HIV positive.Which other patient statement would the nurse evaluate as significant?

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The statement "I did have a cold and sore throat last week, but it has cleared up without problems" is significant because it could potentially be an early symptom of HIV infection. The absence of symptoms (A), number of sexual encounters (B), and menstrual history (D) are not as relevant when evaluating possible HIV exposure.

A Female Patient Is Concerned After Learning That a Person