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During the History, the Patient Admits to Being HIV-Positive and Says

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During the history, the patient admits to being HIV-positive and says she knows that she is about 16 weeks pregnant. Which statements made by the patient indicate an understanding of the plan of care both during the pregnancy and postpartally?


A) "During labor and delivery, I can expect the zidovudine (AZT) to be given in my IV."
B) "After delivery, the dose of zidovudine (AZT) will be doubled to prevent further infection."
C) "My baby will be started on zidovudine (AZT) within 12 hours of delivery."
D) "My baby's zidovudine (AZT) will be given in a cream form."
E) "My baby will not need zidovudine (AZT) if I take it during my pregnancy."

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