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A Patient Diagnosed with HIV/AIDS Weighed 180 Pounds When Diagnosed

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A patient diagnosed with HIV/AIDS weighed 180 pounds when diagnosed. The patient has had intermittent fever, diarrhea, and anorexia for the last 30 days. The nurse would be concerned that HIV wasting is occurring if the patient has lost more than _______ pounds.


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