A client visits the nurse complaining of diarrhea every time he eats. The client has AIDS and wants to know what he can do to stop having diarrhea. What should the nurse advise?

A client visits the nurse complaining of diarrhea every time he eats. The client has AIDS and wants to know what he can do to stop having diarrhea. What should the nurse advise?


a) Encourage large, high-fat meals.

b) Increase the intake of iron and zinc.

c) Avoid fibrous foods, lactose, fat, and caffeine.

d) Reduce food intake.


Answer: Avoid fibrous foods, lactose, fat, and caffeine.