The nurse has been discussing actions to prevent AIDS-related wasting syndrome with a patient being treated for AIDS. Which patient statements indicate an understanding of this teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Eat a low-residue diet.
b. Drink liquids before meals.
c. Enjoy food odors to stimulate appetite.
d. Numb painful oral sores with ice or popsicles.
e. Eat three high-calorie, high-protein meals a day, plus snacks.
f. Increase consumption of caffeine-containing foods and fluids.
ANS: A, D, E
To prevent AIDS-related wasting syndrome the patient should eat a low-residue diet to control diarrhea, numb painful oral sores with ice or popsicles so eating is not painful, and eat three high-calorie, high-protein meals a day, plus snacks, to maintain weight. B. C. F. Drinking before meals may fill patients up so they do not want to eat. Food odors may cause anorexia. Caffeine and alcohol should be avoided to help prevent diarrhea.
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