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crazycityslicker

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Bobby is a 25-year-old client with HIV infection who is experiencing weight loss and a loss of lean body mass. He currently weighs 160 pounds. The nurse suggests that his diet include at least _____ grams of protein per day.
 
 a. 37
  b. 58
  c. 87
  d. 165

Question 2

A patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. The patient complains of chronic diarrhea. The nurse notes a 15-pound weight loss over a 4-week period. The most likely explanation for the patient's condition is:
 
 a. AIDS enteropathy.
  b. thrush.
  c. herpes simplex virus.
  d. lipodystrophy.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



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