Question

A pregnant woman who is infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) delivers a newborn infant, and the nurse provides instructions to help the mother regarding care of the infant. Which statements by the client indicate the need for further instruction? Select all that apply.

A. "I will avoid breastfeeding my baby."
B. "I will clean my baby's pacifier with my saliva."
C. "I will wash my hands before touching my baby."
D. "I will use a separate toothbrush for my baby."

Answer 1

To reduce the risk of HIV transmission from a pregnant woman with HIV to her newborn, certain instructions should be followed. Cleaning the baby's pacifier with saliva and using a separate toothbrush for the baby are statements that indicate the need for further instruction.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a pregnant woman with HIV delivers a newborn, there are certain instructions she should follow to reduce the risk of HIV transmission to the infant. The statements that indicate the need for further instruction are:

B. "I will clean my baby's pacifier with my saliva." Saliva can carry the HIV virus, so it is important to avoid cleaning the baby's pacifier with saliva.

D. "I will use a separate toothbrush for my baby." Using a separate toothbrush is not necessary, as HIV cannot be transmitted through toothbrushes.

The correct statements are:

A. "I will avoid breastfeeding my baby." This is a correct statement, as breastfeeding can transmit HIV.

C. "I will wash my hands before touching my baby." This is a correct statement, as good hand hygiene is important to prevent the spread of infections.