A woman is 32 weeks pregnant. She is HIV-positive, but asymptomatic. What would be important in managing her pregnancy and delivery?

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Weekly nonstress testing beginning at 32 weeks' gestation is important in managing the pregnancy and delivery of a woman who is HIV-positive and asymptomatic. This is because nonstress testing can help to identify fetal distress, which can be a sign of HIV infection in the baby.

A Woman Is 32 Weeks Pregnant