Interventions such as promotion of nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction should be undertaken by the nurse for patients who have HIV infection, primarily because these interventions will
a. promote a feeling of well-being in the patient.
b. improve immune function.
c. prevent transmission of the virus to others.
d. increase the patient's strength and ability to care for him- or herself.
B
HIV disease progression may be delayed by promoting a healthy immune system. Useful interventions for HIV-infected patients include the following: nutritional changes that maintain lean body mass, regular exercise, and stress reduction.
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