A nurse is caring for a client with AIDS. When caring for this client, which of the following should the nurse document as a characteristic sign of the disease?
A) Anorexia
B) Weight gain
C) Productive cough
D) Build up of fat in arms and legs
A
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Anorexia is a characteristic sign of AIDS. Rapid weight loss, dry cough, and lipoatrophy (loss of fat in face, arms, legs, and buttocks) are also signs of AIDS.
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