A nursing intervention to help infected HIV patients regain lost weight is
a. schedule procedures that are painful, stressful, or nauseating immediately before a meal.
b. eat small meals throughout the day.
c. eat three big meals a day to provide for proper rest.
d. weigh the patient weekly to prevent frustration.
B
Schedule procedures that are painful, stressful, or nauseating so they do not interfere with mealtimes. Eat several small meals throughout the day as opposed to three large meals.
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