When assessing a client who is HIV-positive for symptoms of a Cryptosporidium infection, the nurse would:
1. Ask about symptoms of watery diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
2. Check the skin for painful pinkish-blue or reddish-brown macules.
3. Listen for any abnormal lung sounds.
4. Palpate the liver to check for any tenderness or enlargement.
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Rationale: Cryptosporidium infection generally presents with gastrointestinal symptoms, including watery diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting that can lead to dehydration if treatment is not initiated quickly.
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