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HIV infection is transmitted through body fluids. Even if a female with HIV positive serology is having sex with an HIV positive male, the use of a condom with spermicide is warranted. This is because the condom prevents exposure of the virus to either individual. This is because repeated exposure of the virus may sensitize the immune system further hastening the disease.

Moreover, other methods of contraception may prevent pregnancy but does nothing to prevent exposure of the virus. Such females should be counseled to refrain from multiple sex partners and always use condoms with spermicides to minimize the risk of spreading infection.

A latex condom with spermicide provides the best protection against hiv transmission during sexual intercourse.-rationale: a latex condom with spermicide provides the best protection against hiv transmission during sexual intercourse. the nurse should caution the client not to have unprotected sex because continued exposure to hiv in a seropositive client may hasten the course of the disease or result in infection with another strain of hiv. hormonal contraceptives, implants, and injections offer no protection against hiv transmission. the intrauterine device isnt recommended for a client with hiv because it may increase her susceptibility to pelvic inflammatory disease.client needs category: safe, effective care environmentclient needs subcategory: safety and infection controlcognitive level: knowledgereference: smeltzer, s.c., et al. brunner and suddarths textbook of medical surgical-nursing, 11th ed. philadelphia: lippincott williams & wilkins, 2008, p. 1842.