Which of the following are examples of the AIDS wasting syndrome in a patient with an HIV infection? (Select all that apply.)
a. Episodes of vomiting for 20 days
b. Appearance of Kaposi sarcoma
c. Loss of 10% of body mass
d. Marked hair loss
e. Episodes of diarrhea for 30 days
f.
Episodes of hypotension
ANS: C, E
The AIDS wasting syndrome is due to disturbances in metabolism involving lean body mass. The wasting syndrome is signaled by 10% loss of body weight, 30 days of diarrhea, weakness, and fever. The person who has the wasting syndrome is considered to have AIDS.
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