This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Describe protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) and the prognosis when experienced by an AIDS ... (Read 71 times)

charchew

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Aug 19, 2018
Describe protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) and the prognosis when experienced by an AIDS client.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of motivational interviewing?
 A) expressing empathy
  B) rolling with resistance
  C) mandating progress
  D) developing discrepancy


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

frankwu0507

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

This is referred to as HIV wasting syndrome. Infections and other physical problems increase the metabolic rate and the nutrient and calorie needs. In addition, the appetite and the body's ability to absorb nutrients are decreased. Hypoalbuminemia and weight loss occur. The insufficient amounts of protein and calories damage the immune system and death soon follows.

Answer to Question 2

C


charchew

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
Reply #2 on: Aug 19, 2018
Thanks


frankwu0507

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #3 on: Aug 19, 2018
Welcome :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Did you know?

Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.

Palade's use of the pulse-chase method to study protein secretion Palade's use of the pulse-chase method to study protein secretion
Energy costs of locomotion. Energy costs of locomotion.
Energy flow through an ecosystem. Energy flow through an ecosystem.
computer model of the AIDS virus computer model of the AIDS virus
The growth in demand for energy use is met by burning fossil fuels The growth in demand for energy use is met by burning fossil fuels
How Do Vegetarians Meet Their Protein Needs? How Do Vegetarians Meet Their Protein Needs?
Video: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library