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berenicecastro

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If an HIV-infected client with a functioning GI tract has severe malabsorption, what is preferred initially to be used to reverse weight loss and wasting?
 a. total parenteral nutrition
  b. continuous enteral tube feedings
  c. increasing protein to 1.5 grams per kilogram
  d. administering oral hydrolyzed formulas with medium-chain triglycerides

Question 2

To avoid cryptosporidiosis in the HIV-infected client, the client should be taught:
 a. to use bottled water because its contents are sterile.
  b. that bottled water does not have an expiration date.
  c. that freezing destroys any contamination in water (as in ice cubes).
  d. to boil tap water for one minute before using it if its quality for safety is unknown.



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amynguyen1221

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d




berenicecastro

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


duy1981999

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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