A registered nurse is teaching a student nurse about the diagnosis of AIDS. Assess the statements made by the student nurse and identify the statements that indicate effective learning. Select all that apply
1. "HIV RNA assay measures the viral load in clients with AIDS."
2. "A viral load of 5,000 copies indicates the client is at a high risk of developing AIDS."
3. "A CD4 to CD8 ratio of 2:1 is observed in clients with AIDS."
4. "A negative ELISA test indicates the client is positive for HIV."
5. "A Western Blot test is a conformity test for HIV antibody."
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A) regulate controlled substances B) introduce the word narcotic C) divide potentially addictive drugs into categories D) regulate schedule drugs
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A) 1.000–1.020. B) 1.002–1.020. C) 1.003–1.030. D) 1.020–1.040.
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A) blood B) allergens C) skin D) bone marrow
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