A pregnant client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is being seen in the antenatal clinic. The nurse recalls that zidovudine (AZT) therapy will be initiated when the fetus has reached how many weeks of gestation?

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Zidovudine (AZT) therapy is recommended to be initiated at 14 weeks of gestation for pregnant clients with HIV to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission of the virus.

A Pregnant Client Who Has Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection