When monitoring a patient who has AIDS, which of these manifestations would the nurse expect to identify?

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Diarrhea is a common manifestation in patients with AIDS due to the weakened immune system and increased susceptibility to infections such as opportunistic infections that can cause diarrhea. Chest pain and hypertension are not commonly associated with HIV/AIDS, while pustular skin lesions may be seen in some patients with AIDS due to opportunistic infections such as Kaposi sarcoma or herpes simplex virus infections.

When Monitoring a Patient Who Has AIDS, Which of These