A Patient Diagnosed with AIDS Has Developed Oral Candidiasis

A patient diagnosed with AIDS has developed oral candidiasis. The home health nurse would agree with which actions by the family to help manage this opportunistic infection?. Select all that apply.

A) Offer to quit smoking with the patient.
B) Plan meals that avoid salty, spicy, acidic, or abrasive foods.
C) Allow the patient's foods to cool prior to serving.
D) Assist the patient with oral care three times a day.
E) Provide the patient with a variety of favorite beverages.