An HIV patient develops metabolic complications resulting in insulin resistance and an abnormal lipid profile.The nurse recommends the following nutrition intervention:

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Replacing whole milk dairy products with low- or nonfat dairy products can help improve the patient's abnormal lipid profile, as it reduces the intake of saturated fat in the diet. This intervention can help in managing the patient's insulin resistance and also help in preventing cardiovascular complications, which are common in HIV patients. Avoiding fatty fish may not be necessary as they are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have proven beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system. Drinking 4 glasses of grapefruit juice per day may interfere with the metabolism of some HIV medications and is not a recommended intervention. Using margarine instead of butter may not be helpful in improving the patient's metabolic profile, and may even have adverse effects on health due to its trans fat content.

An HIV Patient Develops Metabolic Complications Resulting in Insulin Resistance