Which statement by a mother about antiretroviral agents for the management for her 5-year-old child with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)indicates that she has a good understanding?
A) "When my child's pain increases, I double the recommended dosage of antiretroviral medication."
B) "Addiction is a risk, so I only use the medication as ordered."
C) "Doses of the antiretroviral medication are selected on the basis of my child's age and growth."
D) "By the time my child is an adolescent she will not need her antiretroviral medications any longer."

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This statement shows that the mother understands that the dosage of antiretroviral medication is selected based on her child's age and growth. Option A is incorrect as doubling medication dosage without consulting the healthcare provider is not safe. Option B is incorrect as addiction is not a concern with antiretroviral medication, and option D is incorrect as antiretroviral medication is likely to be needed for life to manage the AIDS condition.

Which Statement by a Mother About Antiretroviral Agents for the Management