Question

83. A home health nurse is teaching the caregiver of a client who has AIDS about infection control in the home. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Making a new solution of bleach and water each day for disinfection b. Designate a separate bathroom in the home for the client's use c. Dispose of recapped needles and syringes in a biohazard bag d. Wash clothing twice in cold water and laundry detergent.

Answer 1

In this case the home nurse should teach the caregiver of AIDS patient about the effective control of infection at home. In this way it is recommended to dispose the needles syringes in labelled and puncture proof containers as a biohazardous bags.