
A nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) whose CD4+ cell count is 100. The nurse should be aware that the most effective way to prevent Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in this client is to
A) administer prescribed oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
B) encourage a high fluid intake.
C) place the client in protective isolation.
D) restrict the client's visitors.
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