The nurse cautions a patient with HIV infection who is on HAART (highly active retroviral therapy) that inconsistent administration of the drug can result in:
1. the HIV strain becoming resistant to the drug.
2. the decrease in antibodies in the circulating volume.
3. the addition of another antiretroviral agent to the protocol.
4. a rapid increase in symptoms of AIDS.
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Inconsistent administration of HAART drugs can cause the HIV strain to become resistant to the drug.
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A) Breathlessness B) Red macule or papule C) Bony nodule D) Swollen painful knees
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false