Which laboratory test should the nurse use to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment with antiviral prescriptions?

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Viral load testing is the most appropriate laboratory test for evaluating the efficacy of antiviral treatment as it measures the amount of virus in the blood. The CD4 T-cell count and T4 lymphocyte count are markers of immune function and may be used for assessing the severity of HIV infection, but are not as useful for evaluating treatment efficacy. Viral cultures are not routinely performed for HIV monitoring as they are time-consuming and have a lower sensitivity compared to viral load testing.

Which Laboratory Test Should the Nurse Use to Evaluate the Efficacy