The clinic nurse is doing client teaching with a 21-year-old female who has a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. She is asymptomatic at this point and wants to know how much she should raise her calorie intake to maintain her weight
What would be the best response? A) "You should increase your calorie intake by 5%."
B) "You should increase your calorie intake by 10%."
C) "You should increase your calorie intake by 15%."
D) "You should increase your calorie intake by 20%."
B
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In 2003, recommendations were issued that suggested calorie intake to be increased by only 10% for asymptomatic clients so the body can maintain body weight.
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