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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