A mother who is HIV-positive has given birth to a term female. What plan of care is most appropriate for this infant?

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Beginning prophylactic AZT (Zidovudine) administration is the most appropriate plan of care for an infant born to an HIV-positive mother. The medication can reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Testing with an anti-HIV-1 antibody assay at 8 months may miss early infection, and providing 4-5 large feedings throughout the day or encouraging the mother to breastfeed the child can increase the chances of transmission.

A Mother Who Is HIV-Positive Has Given Birth to a Term