[Expert Solution]: A nurse is educating a patient about HIV…

A nurse is educating a patient about HIV prevention strategies. Which statement best describes the difference between pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with antiretroviral medications? Group of answer choices PrEP is taken after possible exposure to HIV as an emergency measure, while PEP is taken daily before any potential exposure to reduce long-term risk. Both PrEP and PEP are taken only after confirmed HIV exposure to treat active infection. PrEP and PEP are interchangeable and can be used at any time before or after HIV exposure. PrEP is taken before potential HIV exposure to prevent infection, while PEP is a short-term regimen started within 72 hours after a possible HIV exposure.