The Registered Nurse Is Teaching a Client About the Criteria

The registered nurse is teaching a client about the criteria used in the diagnosis of AIDS. Which criteria and parameters does the nurse present to the client? Select all that apply.

A) "HIV RNA assay measures the viral load in clients with AIDS."
B) "A viral load of 5,000 copies indicates the client is at a high risk of developing AIDS."
C) "A CD4 to CD8 ratio of 2:1 is observed in clients with AIDS."
D) "A negative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test indicates the client is positive for HIV."
E) "A Western blot test is a conformity test for HIV antibodies."