NP is a 30-year-old female who was diagnosed with HIV 10 years ago after exposure to the virus as a result of sharing needles (drug addiction). She has come to an outpatient clinic to get her medications and is now being visited by a registered dietitian. She reports that a physician diagnosed her with listeriosis three months ago and prescribed anti-diarrheal medication. HT: 5'2 WT: 129 pounds
UBW: 136 pounds (3 months ago) CD4 count: 451 cells/?L Alb: 2.9 mg/dL What recommendations might the RD suggest regarding NP's diarrhea?
a. avoid bland foods
b. replace fluids and electrolytes
c. increase caffeine consumption
d. a high-fiber diet
e. an appetite stimulant
b
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