The nurse should know that once human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) enters the body, seroconversion to HIV positivity usually occurs within:
A) 6 to 10 days.
B) 2 to 4 weeks.
C) 6 to 12 weeks.
D) 6 months.

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Seroconversion to HIV positivity usually occurs within 6 to 12 weeks after infection. However, it may take up to 6 months for antibodies to be detectable by HIV tests.

The Nurse Should Know That Once Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)