A nurse is caring for a client with HIV. The client reports having thick white clumps along her tongue and throat. The nurse knows that this condition puts the client at risk for which of the following?

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The thick white clumps along the tongue and throat suggest oral thrush (Candidiasis), a common opportunistic infection in individuals with HIV. This condition can make eating painful, leading to anorexia (loss of appetite).

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with HIV