The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Five

The nurse is caring for a client who is five months pregnant and HIV positive. What is the nurse's understanding of the neonate's HIV status?

A) The neonate will be HIV positive.
B) The neonate will initially test positive for antibodies.
C) The neonate's risk for contracting HIV is unaffected by the mother's HIV positivity.
D) The neonate may or may not be infected with HIV.