A woman has been admitted to the labor and delivery unit who is HIV positive.She is in active labor.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Prepare to administer IV zidovudine.
B) Place the mother on contact precautions.
C) Administer oxygen by face mask.
D) Notify social services.

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During labor,an IV infusion of zidovudine is administered.The woman does not need contact precautions; standard precautions suffice.The woman does not need oxygen because of her HIV status.There is no reason to notify social services.

A Woman Has Been Admitted to the Labor and Delivery