A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who was recently diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The client states,"I don't plan on giving up sex just because I am HIV positive." Based on this data,which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client?
A) Risk for Infection
B) Death Anxiety
C) Deficient Knowledge
D) Social Isolation

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A) While all options are appropriate nursing diagnosis, the priority diagnosis is Deficient Knowledge due to the client statement, "I don't plan on giving up sex just because I am HIV positive." The client requires education regarding safer sex practices to decrease the risk of transmission to potential sexual partners.
B) While all options are appropriate nursing diagnosis, the priority diagnosis is Deficient Knowledge due to the client statement, "I don't plan on giving up sex just because I am HIV positive." The client requires education regarding safer sex practices to decrease the risk of transmission to potential sexual partners.
C) While all options are appropriate nursing diagnosis, the priority diagnosis is Deficient Knowledge due to the client statement, "I don't plan on giving up sex just because I am HIV positive." The client requires education regarding safer sex practices to decrease the risk of transmission to potential sexual partners.
D) While all options are appropriate nursing diagnosis, the priority diagnosis is Deficient Knowledge due to the client statement, "I don't plan on giving up sex just because I am HIV positive." The client requires education regarding safer sex practices to decrease the risk of transmission to potential sexual partners.

A Nurse Is Developing a Plan of Care for a Client