During Post-Test Counselling for a Patient Who Has Tested Positive

During post-test counselling for a patient who has tested positive for HIV,the patient is very anxious and does not appear to hear what the nurse is saying.To promote the patient's adjustment to HIV infection,what is it important that the nurse do?

A) Inform the patient how to protect sexual and needle-sharing partners.
B) Teach the patient about the medications that are available for treatment.
C) Identify the need to test others who have had risky contact with the patient.
D) Discuss retesting to verify the results,which will ensure continuing contact with the health care system.