A client was diagnosed as HIV positive several years ago. Which of the following blood test results reflects the fact that the client now has developed AIDS?

A) 350,000 platelets/?L
B) CD4+ T-cell count less than 200 cells/?L
C) Viral load 500,000 copies/mL
D) White blood cell count of 5300 cmm


Ans: B
Feedback:
CD4+ cell counts are the primary measure that is used for the staging of HIV infection. Viral load, platelets, and leukocytes are also important assessments, but these are not used to stage HIV.

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