What is an important aspect to include in discharge teaching for a client with AIDS?

Discharge teaching for a client with AIDS should focus on safe practices that promote both health and hygiene. Emphasizing the importance of washing used dishes in hot, soapy water is crucial for preventing infections. Individuals with AIDS have compromised immune systems, making them more susceptible to infections from pathogens that can linger on contaminated surfaces, including dishes. Proper dishwashing practices help ensure that any harmful bacteria or viruses are eliminated, thus reducing the risk of illness.

While other options may address hygiene or food safety to some extent, they either do not provide the same level of practical prevention or may be unnecessarily restrictive. For example, using antibacterial soap for handwashing is a good hygiene practice, but the emphasis on hot, soapy water specifically targets the concern of ensuring that dishes are properly sanitized. Similarly, avoiding all raw vegetables might limit dietary variety without clear justification in all cases, as cooked vegetables can provide essential nutrients. Therefore, encouraging the washing of dishes in a proper manner aligns well with the need to protect the health of someone living with AIDS.