When providing comprehensive education about HIV transmission for an injection drug user (IDU),the most important information to include is:

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IDUs represent the most rapidly growing source of new cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS),and they are the greatest risk for spread of the virus in the heterosexual community.Emphasis is being placed on reduction of the transmission of this disease through contaminated needles.Nurses should provide education on cleaning needles with bleach between uses and on needle exchange programs to decrease the spread of the virus.

When Providing Comprehensive Education About HIV Transmission for an Injection