As the incidence of HIV infection rises, so will cases of HIV positive intensive care unit admissions. Factors affecting nurses’ care of these patients include fear of contagion, homophobia, and lack of knowledge. A multidimensional approach must be taken by the advanced practice nurse to decrease stigmatization by changing knowledge and attitudes of intensive care unit nurses.

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©1994 American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
1994
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