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