A client verbalizes a fear of contracting HIV because she has a history of intravenous substance abuse.What instructions does the nurse provide to the client to help minimize this risk?

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To minimize the risk for HIV transmission,needles should be cleaned with laundry bleach after use.Boiling needles and syringes and rinsing with alcohol are not recommended.Running needles and syringes through the dishwasher will not sanitize them sufficiently.The client should be encouraged not to share needles and syringes.

A Client Verbalizes a Fear of Contracting HIV Because She