The nurse caring for a client who is HIV positive notes the client is experiencing an explained weight loss of more than 10% of body weight that is associated with chronic diarrhea or fever.The nurse plans care,knowing that this condition is:

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HIV-wasting syndrome is associated with a weight loss of greater than 10% body weight and one of the following for more than 30 days: weakness,diarrhea,or fever.Causes are related to poor intake,malabsorption,metabolic changes,and medication side effects.

The Nurse Caring for a Client Who Is HIV Positive