End-of- life Care Flashcards

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HIV-Associated Neurogenic Disorder (HAND)

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Formally known as AIDS dementia or HIV- associated dementia

A spectrum of neurological disease of the brain

Damages nerve cells and leads to brain infections

Confusion

Changes in behavior

Psychosis

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Wasting Syndrome

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Involuntary weight loss of 10% of baseline PLUS:

Diarrhea

Chronic and extreme weakness

Fever

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