A patient is in the HIV clinic for a follow-up appointment.He has been on antiretroviral therapy for HIV for more than 3 years.The nurse will assess for which potential adverse effects of long-term antiretroviral therapy? (Select all that apply.)

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Long-term use of antiretroviral therapy can lead to adverse effects such as lipodystrophy (changes in body fat distribution), liver damage, osteoporosis, and type 2 diabetes. Kaposi's sarcoma is a type of cancer associated with HIV, but it is not directly related to antiretroviral therapy.

A Patient Is in the HIV Clinic for a Follow-Up