A client who is HIV positive feels socially isolated and avoids eating out because of the risk for foodborne illness. Which response should the nurse make to this client?
a. "Avoid salad bars and buffets."
b. "Avoiding public restaurants is a good idea."
c. "Always bring food from home when going out."
d. "Limiting social interactions prevents food contamination."
a. "Avoid salad bars and buffets."
Foodborne illness is preventable when eating out or traveling. Safe food practices include avoiding salad bars and buffets. Salad bars and buffets allow for multiple individuals to handle the food. In addition, foods may not be maintained at safe temperatures, allowing bacteria to grow. Limiting social interaction, avoiding public restaurants, and bringing food from home does not necessarily prevent foodborne illness and will increase the client's feelings of isolation. Bringing food from home for each meal in not necessarily realistic.
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