A patient has been diagnosed with AIDS complicated by chronic diarrhea. What nursing intervention would be appropriate for this patient?
A) Position the patient in the high Fowler's position whenever possible.
B) Temporarily eliminate animal protein from the patient's diet.
C) Make sure the patient eats at least two servings of raw fruit each day.
D) Obtain a stool culture to identify possible pathogens.
Ans: D
Feedback:
A stool culture should be obtained to determine the possible presence of microorganisms that cause diarrhea. Patients should generally avoid raw fruit when having diarrhea. There is no need to avoid animal protein or increase the height of the patient's bed.
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