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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who was just informed that they tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Upon learning the result, the client stated, 'This cannot be accurate.' The nurse should respond to the client by?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The client's statement reflects denial, a common initial response to a serious diagnosis, which the nurse should acknowledge.

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