A patient has just learned that she has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The nurse is providing teaching regarding protection against opportunistic infections.Which of the following should the nurse mention? Select all that apply.
A)Receive an annual influenza vaccine.
B)Receive a hepatitis B vaccine.
C)Avoid eating raw foods.
D)Stay isolated and avoid physical contact with others.
E)Avoid emptying cat litter boxes.

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A) Annual influenza vaccine can help prevent flu, which can be more severe in people with weakened immune systems like those with HIV. B) Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended because individuals with HIV are at increased risk for hepatitis B, and co-infection can lead to more severe health outcomes. C) Avoiding raw foods reduces the risk of exposure to pathogens that can cause infections, which are more likely and can be more severe in individuals with compromised immune systems. E) Avoiding emptying cat litter boxes reduces the risk of exposure to Toxoplasma gondii, which can cause severe illness in people with weakened immune systems. D) is incorrect because while it's important to avoid exposure to infectious diseases, complete isolation and avoiding all physical contact is not necessary and can negatively impact mental health and quality of life.

A Patient Has Just Learned That She Has Human Immunodeficiency