The home health nurse designing a teaching plan for a person with HIV disease that would support weight gain would include information pertaining to (Select all that apply.)
a. Limit fluid intake
b. Eating high-protein/high-calorie diet
c. Drinking nutritional supplements (Boost, Sustacal, etc.)
d. Eating several small meals during the day
e. Providing referrals to dietitians
f.
Resistance weight training
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
Increase protein, calorie, and fat intake. Offer nutritional supplements. Eat several small meals per day instead of three large meals. Provide for referrals. Weigh the patient daily. Weight training maintains muscle tone and improves appetite.
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