A woman arrives at the clinic for a routine appointment. She has been HIV positive for 3 years and states she is doing well. She currently is involved in a relationship with a man who is HIV positive. She states that she is not consistent with safe sex practices due to her significant other's preferences and feels uncomfortable asking him to wear a condom. Which is the nurse's best response to promote the client's health?

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DB) It's important to educate the patient that even though both partners are HIV positive, they can still contract other strains of HIV or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) if they do not practice safe sex. This emphasizes the importance of using protection to prevent further health complications.D) Suggesting testing for STIs for both partners is a proactive approach to ensure their sexual health is managed effectively. It acknowledges the risk of STIs beyond HIV and promotes a responsible health practice.

A Woman Arrives at the Clinic for a Routine Appointment