A Client Has Received Testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client has received testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) .The client's results of two enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests have been positive.In explaining the next step,the nurse's response is based on the understanding that:

• A)the client will have a bone marrow biopsy to confirm the diagnosis
• B)a Western blot test will be done to confirm the diagnosis
• C)a CD4+ cell count will be obtained to measure T-helper lymphocytes
• D)the client will be diagnosed as HIV-positive and begin medical treatment