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A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is admitted for treatment of wasting syndrome. Which of the following dietary modifications can be used to compensate for the limited absorptive capability of the intestinal tract?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Small, frequent meals are easier to digest and absorb, compensating for the limited absorptive capacity in wasting syndrome. Cooking foods thoroughly reduces infection risk but doesn't aid absorption. Yogurt and buttermilk may not be tolerated, and forcing fluids addresses hydration, not absorption.