The Laboratory Test Results of a Patient with AIDS Indicate

question 78

Multiple Choice

The laboratory test results of a patient with AIDS indicate an increase in CD4 and CD8 T cells of 200 cells/mm³ after having received antiretroviral therapy (ART) for 1 year.The nurse should interpret these results as indicating which of the following?

• A)The ART is not effective and the disease is progressing rapidly.
• B)The ART is not effective and disease is progressing gradually.
• C)The ART is modestly effective.
• D)The ART is highly effective.

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Definitions:

Pigmentation

The coloring of a person's skin, hair, mucous membranes, and retina of the eyes, which is determined by the amount and type of melanin produced by the body.

Chloasma

Dark, discolored patches on the skin, often occurring in pregnant women; also known as melasma or the "mask of pregnancy."

Shortness of Breath

A condition in which one experiences difficulty breathing or feels suffocated, often indicative of a respiratory system issue or cardiac problem.

Estrogen

A group of hormones responsible for the development and regulation of female sexual characteristics and reproductive system.