A 3-year-old child with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is being discharged from the hospital. The nurse is providing instructions to the mother regarding home care and infection control measures
Which of the following statements, if made by the mother, indicates a need for further education? 1. "I should discard any unused food immediately."
2. "If the nipple becomes soft and sticky, I will discard the nipple."
3. "I need to wash all vegetables carefully before preparing them."
4. "I should wash the eating utensils, baby bottle, and dishes in the dishwasher."
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Rationale: The parents should be instructed to cover unused food and formula and refrigerate. They should also be informed to discard unused refrigerated food or formula after 24 hours. "If the nipple becomes soft and sticky, I will discard the nipple." "I need to wash all vegetables carefully before preparing them." and "I should wash the eating utensils, baby bottle, and dishes in the dishwasher." are accurate instructions related to basic infection control.
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