The patient at 9 weeks' gestation has been told that her HIV test was positive. The patient is very upset, and tells the nurse, "I didn't know I had HIV! What will this do to my baby?" The nurse knows teaching has been effective when the patient states:

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Option B correctly explains that a positive HIV test during pregnancy does not necessarily mean the baby is infected. However, the baby may have anti-HIV antibodies due to passive transfer from the mother. It is important for HIV-positive pregnant women to take medications to control the virus to prevent mother-to-child transmission.Option A is incorrect because antiretroviral medications can be used during pregnancy to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission. Option C is incorrect because pregnancy does not increase the progression of HIV disease or reduce the CD4 counts. Option D is incorrect because HIV-positive pregnant women require additional testing and monitoring throughout the pregnancy to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission.

The Patient at 9 Weeks' Gestation Has Been Told That