A 24-year-old woman who uses injectable,illegal drugs asks the nurse about preventing AIDS.The nurse should inform the patient that which of the following activities can eliminate the risk of HIV infection from drug use?

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Participating in a needle exchange program can decrease the risk of HIV infection from drug use by providing sterile needles and syringes to individuals who use injectable drugs. Cleaning drug injection equipment before use and asking those she shares equipment with to be tested for HIV can also reduce the risk of infection, but they do not eliminate it completely. Not having sexual intercourse when under the influence of drugs is important for preventing the transmission of HIV through sexual activity, but it does not address the specific risk associated with drug use.

A 24-Year-Old Woman Who Uses Injectable,illegal Drugs Asks the Nurse