A pregnant client with a history of drug use refuses testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),despite the recommendation of her nurse-midwife.Which actions by the nurse are appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.

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A) HIV testing is not mandatory for obtaining care and the refusal to be tested is legal. However, a mother-to-be who knows her HIV status will have more time to decide on effective ways to protect her health and prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV and to take steps to prevent passing HIV to her partner. Suggesting counseling and consistently encouraging testing are recommended.
B) HIV testing is not mandatory for obtaining care and the refusal to be tested is legal. However, a mother-to-be who knows her HIV status will have more time to decide on effective ways to protect her health and prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV and to take steps to prevent passing HIV to her partner. Suggesting counseling and consistently encouraging testing are recommended.
C) HIV testing is not mandatory for obtaining care and the refusal to be tested is legal. However, a mother-to-be who knows her HIV status will have more time to decide on effective ways to protect her health and prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV and to take steps to prevent passing HIV to her partner. Suggesting counseling and consistently encouraging testing are recommended.
D) HIV testing is not mandatory for obtaining care and the refusal to be tested is legal. However, a mother-to-be who knows her HIV status will have more time to decide on effective ways to protect her health and prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV and to take steps to prevent passing HIV to her partner. Suggesting counseling and consistently encouraging testing are recommended.
E) HIV testing is not mandatory for obtaining care and the refusal to be tested is legal. However, a mother-to-be who knows her HIV status will have more time to decide on effective ways to protect her health and prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV and to take steps to prevent passing HIV to her partner. Suggesting counseling and consistently encouraging testing are recommended.

A Pregnant Client with a History of Drug Use Refuses