The nurse is planning care for a pediatric client diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The nurse selects Risk for Infection as a priority nursing diagnosis for this pediatric client.Based on this nursing diagnosis,which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

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A) A client with HIV is at risk for a myriad of bacterial, viral, fungal, and opportunistic infections because of the effect of the virus on the immune system. The nurse teaches the family to keep those who have symptoms of illness away from the child and also instructs them in proper hand-washing technique and proper food handling to prevent infection. Tuberculosis skin tests should be administered annually, not every six months. Fresh fruits and vegetables are not recommended for a client with a depressed immune system.
B) A client with HIV is at risk for a myriad of bacterial, viral, fungal, and opportunistic infections because of the effect of the virus on the immune system. The nurse teaches the family to keep those who have symptoms of illness away from the child and also instructs them in proper hand-washing technique and proper food handling to prevent infection. Tuberculosis skin tests should be administered annually, not every six months. Fresh fruits and vegetables are not recommended for a client with a depressed immune system.
C) A client with HIV is at risk for a myriad of bacterial, viral, fungal, and opportunistic infections because of the effect of the virus on the immune system. The nurse teaches the family to keep those who have symptoms of illness away from the child and also instructs them in proper hand-washing technique and proper food handling to prevent infection. Tuberculosis skin tests should be administered annually, not every six months. Fresh fruits and vegetables are not recommended for a client with a depressed immune system.
D) A client with HIV is at risk for a myriad of bacterial, viral, fungal, and opportunistic infections because of the effect of the virus on the immune system. The nurse teaches the family to keep those who have symptoms of illness away from the child and also instructs them in proper hand-washing technique and proper food handling to prevent infection. Tuberculosis skin tests should be administered annually, not every six months. Fresh fruits and vegetables are not recommended for a client with a depressed immune system.
E) A client with HIV is at risk for a myriad of bacterial, viral, fungal, and opportunistic infections because of the effect of the virus on the immune system. The nurse teaches the family to keep those who have symptoms of illness away from the child and also instructs them in proper hand-washing technique and proper food handling to prevent infection. Tuberculosis skin tests should be administered annually, not every six months. Fresh fruits and vegetables are not recommended for a client with a depressed immune system.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Pediatric Client Diagnosed