A client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)is admitted to the acute care floor.According to a 1994 American Nurses Association (ANA)position statement,which stance addressing this bioethical issue is appropriate?

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A) AIDS continues to bear a social stigma in our society because of its association with illicit drug use and sexual behavior. According to a 1994 ANA position statement, the nurse cannot set aside the moral obligation to care for the client infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) unless the risk exceeds the responsibility.
B) AIDS continues to bear a social stigma in our society because of its association with illicit drug use and sexual behavior. According to a 1994 ANA position statement, the nurse cannot set aside the moral obligation to care for the client infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) unless the risk exceeds the responsibility.
C) AIDS continues to bear a social stigma in our society because of its association with illicit drug use and sexual behavior. According to a 1994 ANA position statement, the nurse cannot set aside the moral obligation to care for the client infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) unless the risk exceeds the responsibility.
D) AIDS continues to bear a social stigma in our society because of its association with illicit drug use and sexual behavior. According to a 1994 ANA position statement, the nurse cannot set aside the moral obligation to care for the client infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) unless the risk exceeds the responsibility.

A Client with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)is Admitted to the Acute