A nurse is educating intravenous (IV) drug users about sharing equipment. Which of the following information would be appropriate for the nurse to include in this education?
A) Tell the clients to throw away their equipment after one use.
B) Educate the clients on using full-strength bleach on their drug paraphernalia for 30 seconds.
C) Suggest limiting the number of people who share the equipment.
D) Provide clean needles and syringes to whoever wants them.

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Using full-strength bleach to clean drug paraphernalia can help reduce the risk of transmitting infections like HIV and hepatitis among IV drug users.

A Nurse Is Educating Intravenous (IV) Drug Users About Sharing