A nurse is caring for a patient with HIV who manifest chronic diarrhea, anorexia, a...

For a patient with HIV who is experiencing chronic diarrhea, anorexia, and weight loss, a high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet is recommended. This type of diet helps maintain muscle mass, provides energy, and supports overall nutritional status, which is critical for patients with HIV. Eating three large meals per day may not be practical due to anorexia and gastrointestinal symptoms; smaller, more frequent meals are often better tolerated. A low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet would not meet the nutritional needs, and unpasteurized dairy products pose a risk of foodborne infections.