A nurse is caring for a client with HIV infection. Exposure to which of the following has a low occupational risk of transmission of HIV infection to the nurse?
A) Cerebrospinal fluid
B) Peritoneal fluid
C) Vaginal secretions
D) Lacrimal secretions
D
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The risk of transmission of HIV from lacrimal secretions is low. Cerebrospinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, and vaginal secretions are considered to be potentially infectious. Blood and visibly bloody body fluids have a high potential for infection.
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