The nurse is planning care for an older patient recently diagnosed with HIV who wants to remain sexually active. Which would be a priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

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The priority nursing diagnosis is "Knowledge deficit related to preventing transmission of HIV" because educating the patient on how to prevent the transmission of HIV, especially since they wish to remain sexually active, is crucial for both their health and the health of their partners.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for an Older Patient Recently