A client with human immune deficiency virus (HIV)has had a sudden decline in status with a large increase in viral load.What action should the nurse take first?

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Adherence to the complex drug regimen needed for HIV treatment can be daunting.Clients must take their medications on time and correctly at a minimum of 90% of the time.Since this client's viral load has increased dramatically,the nurse should first assess this factor.After this,the other assessments may or may not be needed.

A Client with Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV)has Had a Sudden