Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is severely immunocompromised by HIV. Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
B,C,D,E
Rationale
Maintaining good hygiene, cooking meats and fish well, avoiding raw foods, and frequent handwashing are critical for preventing infections in immunocompromised clients. Sterilizing dishes is not typically necessary as washing with hot water and soap or using a dishwasher is sufficient.