The nurse is caring for a client with a medical diagnosis of HIV/AIDS admitted to the hospital with Pneumocystis carinii infection.In order to reduce the spread of infection,which is the priority nursing intervention?

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Teaching respiratory/cough etiquette is the priority nursing intervention to reduce the spread of infection in a client with Pneumocystis carinii infection, as the infection is primarily spread through droplets during coughing or sneezing. While teaching the client self-care, the use of sexual barriers, and standard precautions are also important interventions, they are not the priority in this situation.

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