A Nurse Is Performing an Intake Assessment for a Client

A nurse is performing an intake assessment for a client being newly admitted with a diagnosis of AIDS. The nurse is aware that for this client, which of the following is true?

A) There is an increase in resting energy expenditure of approximately 10%.
B) There is a decreased metabolic demand of approximately 10%.
C) The body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference can be used to estimate energy needs.
D) Kilocalorie needs are relatively the same among all clients with AIDS.

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