A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 6-month-old infant who is teething and having difficulty sleeping. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Wearing an N95 respirator is not necessary when caring for a client with neutropenia due to HIV unless the client has respiratory symptoms or is undergoing procedures that generate aerosols.

B. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter should be avoided unless necessary, as it can

introduce the risk of infection, which is particularly concerning in clients with neutropenia.

C. Monitoring vital signs every 8 hours may not provide sufficient frequency for detecting changes in a client with neutropenia who may be at risk for rapid deterioration.

D. Using a dedicated stethoscope helps prevent the spread of infection to other clients by avoiding cross-contamination, which is especially important when caring for a client with neutropenia who is at increased risk of infection.

A. This response does not address the adolescent's underlying question and may come across as dismissive.

B. This response avoids addressing the adolescent's question and suggests changing the subject.

C. This response is somewhat confrontational and does not explore the adolescent's feelings or concerns.

D. This response acknowledges the adolescent's curiosity and opens the door for further discussion about why the nurse chose to engage with them. It invites the adolescent to explore their feelings and thoughts.