A Client Diagnosed with HIV/AIDS Who Has Sores in the Mouth

A client diagnosed with HIV/AIDS who has sores in the mouth is on the team the nursing assistant is caring for this evening. Which nursing intervention(s) will help promote nutrition for this client? Select all that apply.

A) Using a numbing spray to decrease the pain while eating.
B) Offering nutritional supplements like Ensure between meals.
C) Removing foods that have seeds associated with them like strawberries.
D) Scrubbing the client's tongue with peroxide using a toothbrush.
E) Asking to replace the client's hot foods with yogurt combined with fruit.