There are many ethical issues in the care of clients with HIV or HIV/AIDS. What is an ethical issue healthcare providers deal with when caring for clients with HIV/AIDS?
A) Sharing the diagnosis with a support group
B) Caring for a client who can kill other people
C) Disclosure of the client's condition
D) Caring for a client with an infectious terminal disease

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Disclosure of the client's condition can be an ethical issue because HIV/AIDS is stigmatized and the disclosure can lead to discrimination, social isolation, and loss of relationships. Healthcare providers need to balance the right to privacy and confidentiality of the client with the duty to protect the public health by informing appropriate individuals about the client's condition, such as sexual partners or people who have been exposed to the client's blood or body fluids. It is important to follow legal and ethical guidelines for disclosure and obtain the client's informed consent whenever possible.

There Are Many Ethical Issues in the Care of Clients