phuluong2k
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A positive HIV patient states that he does not wish to begin therapy until his health begins to detoriate
He has ask you to be discreet about his status, he has not told employer his status because he feels this maight jeopardized his job
His is married and says hos spouse knows of his status; however she has never accompanied him to the clinic
Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action
A. Notify the employer that he is positive
B. Notify the spouse that he is potive
C. Notify both his spouse and employer
D. Acess the medical records the patient's spouse to determine whether she has been screened for HIV infection, then decide whether to notify her
E. Maintain the confidentiality and tell neither his spouse nor his employer
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| JS
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E. Maintain the confidentiality and tell neither his spouse nor his employer
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| KEROCHI
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E but advise pt. to inform spouse...
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| aim
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i think -----b
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| ashfaque
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ans B,
sexual partner must always be informed about hiv status
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| fox
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E
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| ManuNastai
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B obligation to protect
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