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Marty

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on: Aug 2, 2018
A client with HIV has an elevated fasting blood glucose of 120. What dietary recommendations are important for this client?
 
  1. Aim for meals with high glycemic index
   2. Increase the amount of omega-6 fats
   3. Limit the intake of unsaturated fats
   4. Increase dietary soluble fiber

Question 2

The nurse is helping the client prepare for discharge after a severe case of food poisoning. The client has been tolerating his feedings and the physician would like for him to advance to a soft diet for the next week until his next office visit.
 
  Which of the following would be a possible reason for this? A) Minimize intestinal activity for healing purposes
  B) Slowly replace intestinal flora
  C) Ensure adequate hydration
  D) To prevent rebound constipation


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Fiber serves for intake of a variety of trace minerals essential for numerous metabolic activities within the body cells. Sugars have the highest glycemic index. Limit the intake of saturated fats; emphasize omega-3 fatty acids and unsaturated fats within a controlled kilocalorie intake.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A soft diet can be used to limit gastrointestinal irritation and minimize gut activity for healing purposes.


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