The client asks the nurse why there aren't better drugs for HIV infection when so much money is spent on research. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Developing new drugs is difficult because we still do not understand the virus."
2. "Developing new drugs is difficult because we still do not have enough money."
3. "Developing new drugs is difficult because the virus mutates so readily."
4. "Developing new drugs is difficult because people think AIDS is a 'gay' disease."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: After more than 20 years of research, the virus is mostly understood.
Rationale 2: More money is spent on HIV research than on nearly any other illness.
Rationale 3: Antiviral pharmacotherapy can be extremely challenging because of the rapid mutation rate of viruses, which can render drugs ineffective quickly.
Rationale 4: This is an inappropriate response. AIDS can affect either heterosexual or homosexual people.
Global Rationale: Antiviral pharmacotherapy can be extremely challenging because of the rapid mutation rate of viruses, which can render drugs ineffective quickly. The virus has been well researched, money is available for research, and AIDS is no longer thought of as only affecting homosexuals.
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