The nurse should include which of the following recommendations in a teaching plan related to nutrition and hydration for a patient who has AIDS? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid Caesar salad.
b. Avoid soft cheeses.
c. Avoid all beers and all soft drinks.
d. Cook red meat until internal temperature is 165°F with no trace of pink.
e. Avoid leftovers or heat until steaming.
f. Avoid public drinking fountains.
ANS: A, B, D, E, F
A, B, D, E. Avoid foods that may harbor bacteria: soft cheeses, raw/undercooked eggs and foods with raw eggs, such as Caesar dressing, undercooked meat, and leftovers. F. Avoid public drinking fountains as they may harbor germs. C. Beer and soft drinks are safe, so they do not need to be avoided.
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