A Patient Who Is Taking Antiretroviral Medication to Control Human

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient who is taking antiretroviral medication to control human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection tells the nurse about feeling mild depression and anxiety.Which additional information about the patient is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

• A) The patient's blood pressure is 152/88 mm Hg.
• B) The patient uses over-the-counter St. John's wort.
• C) The patient recently experienced the death of a close friend.
• D) The patient expresses anxiety about whether the drugs are effective.

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