A patient who tested positive for HIV is started on antiretroviral medication
Which outcome would the nurse evaluate as indicating that the goals of this therapy are being met? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The patient's HIV RNA level has dropped from 100,000 copies/mL to 45,000 copies/mL.
2. The patient's CD4 + T-cell count is 150 cells/mL.
3. The patient has not developed an opportunistic infection.
4. The patient's viral load reveals that the disease is cured.
5. The patient has lost 10 pounds.
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Rationale 1: The goal of antiretroviral therapy is to decrease the viral load to less than 55,000 copies/mL.
Rationale 2: The goal of antiretroviral therapy is to maintain CD4 + T-cell counts at greater than 200 cells/mL.
Rationale 3: The goal of antiretroviral therapy is to delay the onset of opportunistic infections.
Rationale 4: There is no cure for HIV infection.
Rationale 5: Weight loss may or may not be associated with HIV status.
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