An HIV patient has been on an antiviral protease inhibitor for two months, and recently complains of being hungry and thirsty, and urinating more frequently.Knowing adverse effects of protease inhibitors, the nurse should assess for:

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Protease inhibitors, a class of antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, can lead to metabolic disturbances, including hyperglycemia. The patient's symptoms of increased hunger, thirst, and urination are classic signs of high blood sugar levels.

An HIV Patient Has Been on an Antiviral Protease Inhibitor