A nurse is assisting with staff education about hand hygiene.

Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

Promoting trust involves actions that build a sense of trust and rapport between the nurse and the client. In this scenario, the nurse recognizes the client's basic need for food and responds to it promptly and compassionately. By interrupting the bath to address the client's hunger, the nurse demonstrates attentiveness and care, which helps establish trust between the nurse and the client.

Countertransference refers to the nurse's emotional reaction or response to the client, which may be based on the nurse's personal experiences or unresolved issues. It does not apply to the nurse's action of obtaining a meal for the client.

Veracity refers to truthfulness and honesty. While the nurse's action can be seen as honest and caring, it does not specifically relate to the concept of veracity.

Boundary crossing refers to a situation where the nurse exceeds the established professional boundaries with the client. In this scenario, the nurse's action of obtaining a meal for the client can be seen as a minor deviation from the routine care but is not considered a significant boundary crossing.

Monitoring the infant's lymphocyte count is important in evaluating the immune function of the infant. HIV primarily affects the immune system, including lymphocytes. Monitoring the lymphocyte count helps assess the progression of the disease and the effectiveness of treatment.

Exchange transfusions are not typically used in the management of HIV. They are primarily performed in conditions like severe neonatal jaundice or blood disorders, but not for the treatment of HIV.

Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a medication used to stimulate the production of white blood cells called granulocytes. While G-CSF can be used in certain situations, such as to counteract the side effects of certain chemotherapy drugs, it is not a standard treatment for HIV in infants.

Droplet precautions are typically implemented for infectious diseases that spread through respiratory droplets, such as influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). HIV does not spread through respiratory droplets, so initiating droplet precautions would not be necessary in the care of an infant with HIV.