The Nurse Is Caring for a Child with Acquired Immunodeficiency

The nurse is caring for a child with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and notes the presence of mouth sores. The nurse provides instructions to the mother regarding maintaining adequate nutritional intake in the child. Which of the following statements, if made by the mother, indicates a need for further education?

A) "I should weigh my child each morning."
B) "It is best to store the food at room temperature."
C) "Salty foods are important to maintain an appropriate sodium level in the child."
D) "Milk, juice, or water should really be offered after a meal rather than before a meal."