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The Nurse Is Teaching a Postmenopausal Client About the Risk

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The nurse is teaching a postmenopausal client about the risk of acquiring HIV infection.The client states,"I'm an old woman! I cannot possibly get HIV." What is the nurse's best response?


A) "Your vaginal walls become thicker after menopause, which increases your risk."
B) "Women in your age-group are the fastest growing population of AIDS clients today."
C) "Hormonal fluctuations after menopause make it harder to fight off infection."
D) "You might be right. How often do you engage in sexual activities?"

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