Upon exam, multiple white patches are noted on the tongue and buccal areas of the mouth that were not removable with a tongue blade. Richard stated his mouth was sore and he hasn’t been able to eat much the past two weeks due to the discomfort. Since his last visit one month ago, Richard has lost 5 Ibs. During the exam, an HIV rapid antibody immunoassay screening test was performed and came back positive. Richard was shocked and reported that he and David have been married for one year and have been in a monogamous one month ago, Richara me back positive. Richarus y relationship for the past three years. Prior to his relationship with David, Richard reports having occasional The provider has ordered fluconazole (Diflucan) 150 mg daily by mouth for 14 days and bloodwork: BMP, CBC and differential, Immunofluorescence HIV-1 antibody (IFA) and CD4+ T-cell count and viral load. Richard asks the nurse to explain. He asks the nurse “Do I have to get this IFA test? Does that mean the screening test is wrong? What will happen now, and could David have HIV too?” Which of the following information should the nurse include in her teaching about HIV? (Select all that apply.)
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