A woman is at her first prenatal visit and is distressed at needing an HIV test.What response by the nurse is best?

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A voluntary HIV test should be conducted on all women,regardless of risk factors.This explanation is accurate and helps lessen the woman's feeling of stigma.It also lets the woman know it is voluntary.The test is not required by law.Although an HIV infection will increase the risk of complications,this explanation is too limited to be a good Answerwer.It is true the woman may have been exposed,but that comment is demeaning and could be offensive.

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