A Homeless Patient Who Has Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) Infection

A homeless patient who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection has been on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for 18 months and has had normal CD4 counts and viral loads for past year. What will the provider recommend?

A) Allow for periods of time off from ART medications
B) Begin monitoring viral load and CD4 counts every 6 to 12 months
C) Consider beginning highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
D) Continue monitoring viral load and CD4 counts every 3 to 4 months