To evaluate the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART), which laboratory test result will the nurse review?
a. Viral load testing
b. Enzyme immunoassay
c. Rapid HIV antibody testing
d. Immunofluorescence assay
ANS: A
The effectiveness of ART is measured by the decrease in the amount of virus detectable in the blood. The other tests are used to detect HIV antibodies, which remain positive even with effective ART.
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