When assessing a patient with HIV-related lipodystrophy, the nurse would expect to find:
A) truncal obesity and hypoglycemia.
B) dyslipidemia and insulin resistance.
C) hypoglycemia and dyslipidemia.
D) increased subcutaneous fat deposits and truncal obesity.

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HIV-related lipodystrophy is characterized by metabolic changes such as dyslipidemia and insulin resistance, rather than hypoglycemia or increased subcutaneous fat deposits.

When Assessing a Patient with HIV-Related Lipodystrophy, the Nurse Would