A patient who is taking zidovudine (Retrovir) reports diarrhea. Which dietary change does the nurse suggest for this patient?
a. "Avoid fatty and fried foods."
b. "Increase your intake of fiber."
c. "Take an antacid 30 minutes before each meal."
d. "Restrict your intake of fluids to 1 L per day."
A
Fatty foods tend to reduce intestinal absorption and make drug-induced diarrhea worse. Although fiber can prevent some types of diarrhea, it is of no benefit for diarrhea associated with antiviral drug therapy.
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