mo_07

No, actually I'm not a troll. In fact I am 18 years old who grew up in a little rinky dink yown and didnt know much. All I knew was that from movies and such. And I want to thank those of you who did help me and answer my questions. But for the ones who were rude or whatever, u didnt have to make a remark. I came to this website thinking that it would help me. It also said that there was no stupid questions and im sorry if you thought that mine was. But atleast now I know what exactly is going on and what I should do. But again thank you to those who gave me the CDC websites and educated more a little more on the HIV virus.

It's not that I treat him different now, its just me thinking about the situation. I also tried to look it up and it said that it can be contracted through mucous membranes and that it can be transmitted through pre-chewed food especially since HIV patients normally have open sores in their mouths. He also has a brain tumor and we have to be in CLOSE contact with his face, ears, mouth, and nose. That's why i got worried and found this site. I understand that I am there to take care and help them, but at the same time me and my family are number 1. My son and husband come first, and hope that doesnt sound mean but it's true. I was taught that in order to care for or protect some one else, I have to take care and protect myself

[color=sandybrown]i work in a nursing facilitity in oklahoma, and there is a resident who is hiv positive. every time i go into the residents room my hands start to shake. but does the care that i give to the resident give me a greater chance to contract the hiv virus? or do i have the right to refuse certain care? and even though we wear gloves and gowns is that enough? should face masks be worn? i'm not sure what to think about all of this, so i surfed the web and it said that we could get it from un-chewed food! i mean the resident spits the food out after chewing it. please help!

i work at a nursing center in oklahoma, and there is one resident who is hiv positive. which does make me a little un easy. is it wrong for me to want to refuse to do certian things for him? i mean i am newly married and i have a 3 yr old son. it's a scary thought! help! please

I have one question and it seems that no one can help me find the answer. Do you think you could help?