NP is a 30 yo F who was diagnosed with HIV 10 years ago after exposure to the virus as a result of sharing needles.She has come to an outpatient clinic to get her medications and is now being visited by a registered dietitian.She reports that a physician diagnosed her with listeriosis three months ago and prescribed anti-diarrheal medication.
HT: 5'2 WT: 129# UBW: 136# (3 months ago)
CD4: 451 cells/µL Alb: 2.9 mg/dL
-Given NP's laboratory data, what clinical category is she in?

Question

NP is a 30 yo F who was diagnosed with HIV 10 years ago after exposure to the virus as a result of sharing needles.She has come to an outpatient clinic to get her medications and is now being visited by a registered dietitian.She reports that a physician diagnosed her with listeriosis three months ago and prescribed anti-diarrheal medication.
HT: 5'2      WT: 129#      UBW: 136# (3 months ago)
CD4: 451 cells/µL       Alb: 2.9 mg/dL
-Given NP's laboratory data, what clinical category is she in?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

NP's CD4 count is above 200 cells/µL, and she has had a symptomatic condition (listeriosis), which places her in Category B according to the CDC classification for HIV infection.

NP Is a 30 Yo F Who Was Diagnosed with HIV