A 44-year-old HIV-positive client presents to the emergency room for concerns of cellulitis in his arm. The client admits to frequently injecting illicit drugs in that arm. Which preventive-care statement made by the nurse is the most appropriate for the client?
“Your HIV was caused by illicit drug use. You should stop using illicit drugs before you get more infections.”
“People with HIV are more likely to get infections like cellulitis.”
“There are local needle and syringe exchange programs that can provide clean supplies to help reduce the spread of infection.”
“Stopping illicit drug use will improve your life.”
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