Which Statement Is True Regarding the Development of HIV Symptoms

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding the development of HIV symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Symptoms generally appear in the clinical latency stage.
• B) Symptoms are generally observable within 5 years of the initial infection.
• C) T cells levels, particularly those of memory T cells, progressively decrease.
• D) Untreated infected individuals may remain asymptomatic for up to10 years.
• E) Secondary lymphoid organs experience damage and resulting malfunction.

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Definitions:

Inability to Ingest Food

A condition where an individual cannot consume food by mouth, possibly due to physical or psychological reasons, leading to the need for alternative feeding methods.

Impaired Skin Integrity

A condition where the skin is damaged, leading to a disruption in its structure and function, potentially increasing the risk of infection.

Standardized Nursing Diagnoses

A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes that provide the basis for selection of nursing interventions.

NANDA-I

An organization (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International) that develops, publishes, and promotes standardized nursing diagnostic terminology.