A nurse is planning discharge to home for a client who has a high risk of developing sepsis. Which of the following Instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. "If you have a cat, wear gloves when cleaning the litter box.": Cat litter can contain Toxoplasma or Bartonella, which can increase the risk of infection and sepsis in immunocompromised clients. Wearing gloves reduces exposure to potential pathogens. B. "Floss your teeth after every meal.": Flossing after every meal may be too frequent and could cause irritation or gum injury, which increases the risk of infection. Good oral hygiene is important, but over-flossing should be avoided, especially for clients at risk of sepsis. C. "Store your toothbrush in a glass filled with distilled water.": Storing a toothbrush in distilled water does not provide additional protection against infection. The toothbrush should simply be kept clean and dry to avoid bacterial growth. D. "Do not consume cold drinks that have been left out for more than 1 hour.": This advice is generally good for food safety but is not specifically related to sepsis risk. The main focus should be on preventing infections that could lead to sepsis, rather than on drink temperature.