A female patient with a diagnosis of HIV is being treated with a drug regimen that includes saquinavir. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse include in patient education related to the use of saquinavir? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Remember that you're still able to pass HIV on to a sex partner even though you're being treated."
B) "Tell your doctor if you're seeing a large increase in your appetite or thirst or if you're passing a lot of urine."
C) "If you notice that your skin or the whites of your eyes are yellowed, seek care as soon as possible."
D) "If you get diarrhea, it's okay to take an over-the-counter remedy to resolve it."
E) "It will likely take nine to 12 months before your HIV resolves, even with the use of this drug."
A, B, C, D
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