A nurse is conducting an initial nutritional assessment on a person who is HIV positive.Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask?

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Evidence suggests that micronutrient deficiencies are common among those with HIV and that those not taking vitamin supplementation have increased morbidity and mortality.Thus, asking about use of a daily multivitamin is the most important information for the nurse to collect.A nutrient-dense, protein-rich, well-balanced diet should be stressed as well as vitamin and mineral supplementation.Because of an altered immune function, they get sicker when exposed to food-borne organisms, so discussion about how to avoid food-borne illness is also important.

A Nurse Is Conducting an Initial Nutritional Assessment on a Person