Brad, a male client, was admitted to the nursing unit. During the admission, he was diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus or HIV. A physician has just ordered the client for discharge. The nurse emphasizes which of the following home instructions to the client as the topmost priority at this stage of the disease?
A)Compliance with prescribed medications
B)Compliance with nutritional recommendations
C)Compliance with safe sex
D)Compliance with follow-up visits

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The nurse should emphasize the importance of practicing safe sex. Preventing the spread of the virus is the topmost priority at this stage of the disease. The nurse must ensure that the newlydiagnosed HIV client is wellinformed about how the disease is transmitted and how it is prevented. Compliance with prescribed medications is important, but the nurse must first ensure that the client knows how to prevent HIV transmission. Nutritional recommendations and limitations are not significant at this stage. Physician visits are important, but practicing safe sex is the most important teaching for the client.

Brad, a Male Client, Was Admitted to the Nursing Unit