NCLEX-PN

Category - Health Promotion

A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse reinforce to the client?
  1. Avoid public bathrooms
  2. Remove fresh flowers and fruits from the room
  3. Use own eating utensils in restaurants
  4. Avoid sharing disposable razors
Explanation
Answer: D - HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids like blood, semen, and vaginal secretions. The client should avoid sharing needles and razors with others to avoid spreading the virus. Sharing bathrooms, using restaurant-supplied eating utensils in restaurants, and keeping fresh fruits and flowers are allowed.
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