A nurse is providing care to HIV positive clients living in sub-Saharan communities in Africa. When discussing prevention of the transmission of HIV, which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?
a. Alternative practices to traditional sexual cleansing should be considered after the death of a spouse.
b. Traditional sexual cleansing should be performed with a cleanser who is known to not have HIV.
c. Virgin cleansing is a safer option than traditional sexual cleansing.
d. Traditional sexual cleansing can lead to further transmission of HIV.
Answer: a. Alternative practices to traditional sexual cleansing should be considered after the death of a spouse.
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