The nurse is caring for a child with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and notes the presence of mouth sores. The nurse provides instructions to the mother regarding maintaining adequate nutritional intake in the child
Which of the following statements, if made by the moth-er, indicates a need for further education? 1. "I should weigh my child each morning."
2. "It is best to store the food at room temperature."
3. "Salty foods are important to maintain an appropriate sodium level in the child."
4. "Milk, juice, or water should really be offered after a meal rather than before a meal."
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Rationale: The mother should be instructed to offer foods high in protein and calories and to give vitamin and mineral supplements if prescribed. Milk, juice, and water should be adminis-tered to the child after meals because children can fill up on liquids before eating. If mouth sores are present, offer the child a Popsicle to lick, or ice before meals, to numb the mouth. Salty or spicy foods should be avoided because they irritate mouth sores. The child should be weighed each morning, and calorie intake should be reviewed every 24 hours.
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