Which foods would a nurse recommend for a person with debilitating diarrhea as a result of HIV infection? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bananas
b. Ensure
c. Fresh broccoli
d. Cooked fruits and vegetables
e. Red meat
f.
Apricot nectar
ANS: A, D, F
Avoid dairy products, red meat, margarine, butter, eggs, dried beans, peas, and raw fruits and vegetables. Cooked or canned fruits and vegetables will provide needed vitamins. Eat potassium-rich foods, such as bananas and apricot nectar. Discontinue foods, nutritional supplements, and medications that may make diarrhea worse (Ensure, antacids, stool softeners). Avoid gas-producing foods. Serve warm, not hot, foods. Plan small, frequent meals. Drink plenty of fluids between meals.
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