The nurse is providing care to a client with a positive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test. On examination, the client is found to have fever, weight loss, and Candida infection. The client also reports having night sweats. Which CD4 level does the nurse expect? 1.700 cells per microliter

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The symptoms described, including fever, weight loss, Candida infection, and night sweats, along with a positive ELISA test, suggest the client is likely experiencing symptoms of advanced HIV or AIDS. A CD4 count of 200 cells per microliter or below is indicative of AIDS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client with a Positive