HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS ( 24 Questions)

Question 13 :
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A nurse is assessing a client's understanding of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV infection. The nurse evaluates that teaching has been effective if the client states that the goal of ART is to:.

Correct Answer: B

Choice A rationale:

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) can help increase CD4 count, but the primary goal of ART is to suppress viral replication and reduce viral load to undetectable levels, thereby preserving immune function.

Choice B rationale:

This is the correct answer. The goal of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is to reduce viral load to undetectable levels, which helps in preventing disease progression and transmission of HIV.

Choice C rationale:

Preventing opportunistic infections and cancers is an important benefit of ART, but the primary goal is to suppress viral replication.

Choice D rationale:

Adherence to the prescribed regimen and schedule is crucial for the effectiveness of ART, but it is not the primary goal of ART itself.




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