During Posttest Counseling for a Patient Who Has Positive Testing

During posttest counseling for a patient who has positive testing for HIV, the patient is anxious and does not appear to hear what the nurse is saying. At this time, it is most important that the nurse

A) inform the patient how to protect sexual and needle-sharing partners.
B) teach the patient about the medications available for treatment.
C) ask the patient to notify individuals who have had risky contact with the patient.
D) remind the patient about the need to return for retesting to verify the results.