Care of a patient with HIV Kathy Michaels, a 37-year-old female, is talking with her gynecologist about concerns of sexu

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Care of a patient with HIV Kathy Michaels, a 37-year-old female, is talking with her gynecologist about concerns of sexu

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Care of a patient with HIV
Kathy Michaels, a 37-year-old female, is talking with hergynecologist about concerns of sexually transmitted diseases(STDs). She asks to be tested for STDs. Later, the nurse calls todiscuss the results with Ms. Michaels, which indicates she ispositive for HIV. Ms. Michaels states, "Oh no, I haveAIDS!"
1. How should the nurse respond to Ms. Michaels' statement?
"Ms. Michaels seems relieved with the explanation and states "Iam so glad it's not AIDS. It's just like an infection." She thenasks the nurse, "Can I take some antibiotics to kill the infection,then?
2. How should the nurse respond to Ms. Michaels' question?
Again, Ms. Michaels indicates an understanding of the nurse'sexplanation. She then asks "Does this virus just remain the same inmy body and nothing will happen, or will I be getting sick?"
3. How should the nurse respond to Ms. Michaels'question?
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