Donna has been experiencing night sweats, swollen lymph nodes, fever, loss of appetite, persistent diarrhea, a painful skin rash, and white spots in her mouth. She is currently in a monogamous relationship with her boyfriend, whom she has known for six months. As her friend, what should you tell her?

Question

Donna has been experiencing night sweats, swollen lymph nodes, fever, loss of appetite, persistent diarrhea, a painful skin rash, and white spots in her mouth. She is currently in a monogamous relationship with her boyfriend, whom she has known for six months. As her friend, what should you tell her?​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Donna's symptoms are indicative of possible infection with HIV. It is important that she gets tested to receive a proper diagnosis and treatment. It is not true that women in monogamous relationships cannot contract HIV, so option A is incorrect. While rest may be helpful, it will not address the underlying issue, so option B is also incorrect. Option D is not a clear answer as it is unclear at what stage of HIV infection Donna may be experiencing, as these symptoms can occur at various stages.

Donna Has Been Experiencing Night Sweats, Swollen Lymph Nodes, Fever