Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
Which laboratory test(s) should the nurse monitor to evaluate disease progression and treatment success for a client with HIV infection? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
D,E
Rationale
HIV progression is monitored by: 1) CD4+ count (immune status; <200 = AIDS), 2) HIV viral load (replication rate; goal <50 copies/mL on ART). Western Blot is diagnostic (confirmation), not monitoring. Anergy panel assesses cell-mediated immunity but not routine. PT is unrelated.