A primary cause of death for an HIV-infected person is _____.

A. malnutrition
B. infection
C. mental illness leading to suicide
D. cardiovascular disease
E. kidney failure


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) ?bedridden patients B) ?children C) ?ambulatory patients D) ?obese patients

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A. Increase sodium intake to offset fluid loss. B. Count all beverages and foods such as soups, sherbet, and gelatin within the fluid allowance. C. Use warm or hot foods to control thirst. D. Check body weight 3 times daily. E. Limit fluid intake to 4 quarts per day.

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