Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
Suzanne is a pregnant 25-year-old woman with a known HIV infection. This is her first child. She comes into your community clinic for a 20-week checkup. Her HIV was first diagnosed by a screening tool at a clinic when she was 18 years old, and has remained largely asymptomatic. Per her report, she has been very compliant with her antiretroviral therapies. In fact, the father of her child is not HIV positive. She comes in today with lots of questions and concerns about her unborn child.
-As Suzanne is leaving her appointment,you decide to give her some advice on prevention measures.What is the best form of prevention for HIV,assuming sexual abstinence is not an option?

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Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
Suzanne is a pregnant 25-year-old woman with a known HIV infection. This is her first child. She comes into your community clinic for a 20-week checkup. Her HIV was first diagnosed by a screening tool at a clinic when she was 18 years old, and has remained largely asymptomatic. Per her report, she has been very compliant with her antiretroviral therapies. In fact, the father of her child is not HIV positive. She comes in today with lots of questions and concerns about her unborn child. 
-As Suzanne is leaving her appointment,you decide to give her some advice on prevention measures.What is the best form of prevention for HIV,assuming sexual abstinence is not an option?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The use of barrier-method contraceptives, such as condoms, is the most effective form of prevention for HIV in individuals who are sexually active. Contraceptive drugs do not offer protection against HIV, and treatment of all sexual partners with HAART is not necessary or practical. Compliance with treatment regimens is important for controlling HIV in the individual, but does not prevent transmission to others.

Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question