Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care to address nutrition for a child who is diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)? Select all that apply
1. Encourage three large meals each day.
2. Eliminate unpleasant odors from the environment during meals.
3. Weigh the child each day, using the same scale.
4. Assess skin turgor every 4 hours.
5. Include favorite foods in the meal plan.
2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Children diagnosed with AIDS who are experiencing impaired nutrition should be offered small frequent meals to meet nutritional needs.
2. Unpleasant stimuli and odors often decrease the desire for food.
3. Taking daily weights, using the same scale, is an appropriate intervention to monitor the child's nutritional status.
4. Skin turgor should be assessed each shift, not every 4 hours, in order to monitor hydration status.
5. Allowing children to eat their favorite foods encourages intake.
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