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The nurse caring for a client who is HIV positive notes the client is experiencing an explained weight loss of more than 10 of body weight that is associated with chronic diarrhea or fever. The nurse plans care, knowing that this condition is:
 
  a. anorexia c. HIV-wasting syndrome
  b. histoplasmosis d. malabsorption syndrome

Question 2

When a client is to have anesthesia administered, the nurse must ensure which of the following?
 
  a. Informed consent is obtained prior to its initiation.
  b. A sedative is administered prior to its initiation.
  c. Signed consent for a surgical procedure gives implied consent for anesthesia.
  d. The client has verbally agreed to the procedure.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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HIV-wasting syndrome is associated with a weight loss of greater than 10 body weight and one of the following for more than 30 days: weakness, diarrhea, or fever. Causes are related to poor intake, malabsorption, metabolic changes, and medication side effects.

Answer to Question 2

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The client must also sign a form indicating informed consent for administration of anesthesia.


FButt

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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