Bobby Is a 25-Year-Old Client with HIV Infection Who Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Bobby is a 25-year-old client with HIV infection who is experiencing weight loss and a loss of lean body mass.He currently weighs 160 pounds.The nurse suggests that his diet include at least _____ grams of protein per day.

• A)37
• B)58
• C)87
• D)165

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Definitions:

Neuromuscular Junction

The site where a motor neuron communicates with a skeletal muscle cell to induce muscle contraction.

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap between neurons at a synapse, across which neurotransmitters move to transmit electrical signals.

Sodium Channels

Protein channels located in cell membranes that allow the passage of sodium ions in and out of the cell, playing a crucial role in generating electrical signals in neurons and muscle cells.

Motor End Plate

A region of muscle fiber membrane that receives signals from nerves, triggering muscle contraction.