What should a nurse include when developing a plan of care for a patient with human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV)?

a. Careful aseptic technique to prevent in-fection
b. Instruction to limit fluids to prevent con-gestive heart failure
c. Oral alcohol rinses to control mouth in-fections
d. Selections of high-fat foods in the daily diet


A
A major complication of HIV is opportunistic infections.

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