A Patient Who Engages in High-Risk Sexual Behavior Is Urged

A patient who engages in high-risk sexual behavior is urged to have total knee replacement surgery. What actions should the patient consider prior to scheduling this surgery?

A) Delay the surgery for 1 year
B) Schedule the surgery immediately
C) Begin medication therapy for HIV
D) Consider autologous transfusions for the surgery
E) Have testing for HIV in 6 months