Interventions such as promotion of nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction should be promoted by the nurse for patients who have HIV infection, primarily because these interventions will

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The primary goal for the patient with HIV infection is to increase immune function, and these interventions will promote a healthy immune system. They may also promote a feeling of well-being and increase strength, but these are not the priority goals for HIV-positive patients. These activities will not prevent the risk for transmission to others because the patient will still be HIV positive.

Interventions Such as Promotion of Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress Reduction