A client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome has been hospitalized with suspected cryptosporidiosis.What physical assessment would be most consistent with this condition?

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Cryptosporidiosis can cause extreme loss of fluids and electrolytes,up to 20 L/day.The nurse should assess signs of hydration/dehydration as the priority,including checking the client's mucous membranes for dryness.The nurse will perform the other assessments as part of a comprehensive assessment.

A Client with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Has Been Hospitalized