1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? 1)Take temperature once a day. Answer Rationale: The nurse should reinforce to the client to take his temperature once a daily to identify if a temperature is present due to the client’s altered immune system. INCORRECT 2)Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily. Answer Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to use an antimicrobial cleanser to wash his armpits and genitals twice daily. INCORRECT 3)Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves. Answer Rationale: The client should avoid changing litter boxes. Litter boxes carry toxoplasmosis which can be life threatening to a client who has HIV. INCORRECT 4)Wash dishes in warm water. Answer Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to wash dishes in hot soapy water to destroy the bacteria. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for the nurse to use to thin this client's secretions? 1)Provide humidified oxygen. Answer Rationale: Increasing fluid intake as tolerated and providing adequate humidification can help thin secretions safely. INCORRECT 2)Perform chest physiotherap