Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Group of perinatal nurses working with HIV-positive womenA nurse is conducting a review class for a group of perinatal nurses working at the local clinic. The clinic sees a high population of women who are HIV positive. After discussing the recommendations for antiretroviral therapy with the group, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which rationale as the underlying principle for the therapy?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The main goal of antiretroviral therapy is to reduce viral loads to undetectable levels, slowing HIV progression and improving immune function.