An HIV positive patient comes into the clinic complaining of increasing pain in his feet and legs. The nurse realizes that this patient is demonstrating which of the following?

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The increasing pain in the feet and legs is a manifestation of HIV-associated peripheral neuropathy, which is a nervous system manifestation of the disease. It is not likely a reaction to medication, an opportunistic infection, or a secondary cancer.

An HIV Positive Patient Comes into the Clinic Complaining of Increasing