A very anxious young man comes to the clinic believing that he may have HIV infection because of his persistent influenza-like symptoms and his risky sexual behavior. What should the nurse anticipate that a positive blood analysis would show?
a. High levels of CD8 cells
b. High levels of HIV-infected cells
c. Low levels of T cells
d. Low levels of antibodies
B
In the initial phase of HIV infection, high levels of HIV-infected cells, high levels of T cells, and high levels of antibodies are present as the body attempts to rid the body of the virus through the immune response.
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