A client is treated in the clinic for a sexually transmitted infection, and the nurse suspects that the client is at risk for HIV. The physician determines that the client should be tested for the virus. What responsibility does the nurse have?
a) The nurse will call the client with the results of the test.
b) The nurse will inform the client that the results will have to be reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
c) The nurse ensures a written consent is obtained prior to testing.
d) The nurse should send the client to have the blood drawn without informing him about the specific screening test.
Answer: C
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