ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Practice Question

A client with AIDS asks the nurse why he cannot have a pitcher of water left at his bedside. The nurse should tell the client that:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: For a client with AIDS, immune suppression increases the risk of infections from stagnant water, which can harbor bacteria or fungi. Leaving a pitcher of water at the bedside is discouraged to minimize this risk.

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