An HIV patient has lost more than 10% of her weight along with having diarrhea for the last 30 days. The nurse knows that these are indications of:
a. AIDS.
b. wasting syndrome.
c. an opportunistic infection.
d. anorexia.
B
Wasting syndrome is a physiologic problem associated with HIV infection. It is defined as losing more than 10% of weight along with at least 30 days of either diarrhea or weakness accompanied by fever. The patient loses not only body fat but also muscle mass. It is often an indication of progression of the HIV infection.
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