A client, who has an established HIV diagnosis, is thought to have converted to AIDS. What are the criteria for confirming a diagnosis ofAIDS? Select all that apply.
A) A markedly decreased T4 cell count
B) Development of opportunistic infections
C) Falling into a CDC established category for AIDS diagnosis
D) Responding to antiretroviral drugs
E) Development of Kopi's sarcoma

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The criteria for confirming a diagnosis of AIDS are a markedly decreased T4 cell count, development of opportunistic infections, and falling into a CDC established category for AIDS diagnosis. Responding to antiretroviral drugs or development of Kopi's sarcoma are not criteria for confirming a diagnosis of AIDS.

A Client, Who Has an Established HIV Diagnosis, Is Thought