The nurse is concerned that a patient with HIV who has been taking the protease inhibitor ritonavir (Norvir) is developing lipodystrophy. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Skin rash
2. Thin arms
3. Sunken cheeks
4. Emaciated legs
5. Enlarged abdomen
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
1. A skin rash is not a manifestation of lipodystrophy.
2. Most protease inhibitors cause lipodystrophy, which causes a loss of tissue in the arms.
3. Most protease inhibitors cause lipodystrophy, which causes a loss of tissue from the face.
4. Most protease inhibitors cause lipodystrophy, which causes a loss of tissue from the legs.
5. Most protease inhibitors cause lipodystrophy, which causes an enlarged abdomen.
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