The nurse is discussing sexual activity with a client recently diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The client states, “As long as I have sex with another person who is already infected, I will be okay.” What is the best response by the nurse? “You should avoid having unprotected sex with a person who is HIV positive because you can increase the severity of the infection in both you and your partner.”“You should avoid having unprotected sex with a person who is HIV positive because you can increase the severity of the infection in both you and your partner.” “If you have sex with another person who is HIV positive, you will develop AIDS sooner.”“If you have sex with another person who is HIV positive, you will develop AIDS sooner.” “I am not sure why you would want to have sex with another person who is HIV positive. That person may have another sexually transmitted infection.”“I am not sure why you would want to have sex with another person who is HIV positive. That person may have another sexually transmitted infection.” “Yes, since you are already infected, it won’t make a difference if you have sex with a person who is HIV positive.”“Yes, since you are already infected, it won’t make a difference if you have sex with a person who is HIV positive.”
[Answered]: The nurse is discussing sexual activity with a…
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