Which patient statement indicates to the nurse that more teaching regarding early highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is needed?
A) "Early HAART can have negative effects."
B) "Early HAART can preserve my immune function."
C) "Early HAART can reduce the risk of viral transmission."
D) "Early HAART reduces the potential for developing drug-resistant strains."
D) "Early HAART reduces the potential for developing drug-resistant strains."
Explanation: A) Although HAART is indicated for all individuals with HIV, early treatment has both positive and negative effects. The potential benefits for early therapy include preservation of immune function, prolongation of clinical latency, and a reduced risk of transmission. Risks of early therapy include drug toxicities, possible development of drug-resistant mutants that limit treatment options in symptomatic disease, and the risk of transmitting drug-resistant mutants to uninfected individuals, limiting their treatment options.
B) Although HAART is indicated for all individuals with HIV, early treatment has both positive and negative effects. The potential benefits for early therapy include preservation of immune function, prolongation of clinical latency, and a reduced risk of transmission. Risks of early therapy include drug toxicities, possible development of drug-resistant mutants that limit treatment options in symptomatic disease, and the risk of transmitting drug-resistant mutants to uninfected individuals, limiting their treatment options.
C) Although HAART is indicated for all individuals with HIV, early treatment has both positive and negative effects. The potential benefits for early therapy include preservation of immune function, prolongation of clinical latency, and a reduced risk of transmission. Risks of early therapy include drug toxicities, possible development of drug-resistant mutants that limit treatment options in symptomatic disease, and the risk of transmitting drug-resistant mutants to uninfected individuals, limiting their treatment options.
D) Although HAART is indicated for all individuals with HIV, early treatment has both positive and negative effects. The potential benefits for early therapy include preservation of immune function, prolongation of clinical latency, and a reduced risk of transmission. Risks of early therapy include drug toxicities, possible development of drug-resistant mutants that limit treatment options in symptomatic disease, and the risk of transmitting drug-resistant mutants to uninfected individuals, limiting their treatment options.
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