A patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected has a CD4⁺ cell count of 400/µL.Which factor is most important for the nurse to determine before the initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART)for this patient?

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Drug resistance develops quickly unless the patient takes ART medications on a strict,regular schedule.In addition,drug resistance endangers both the patient and the community.The other information is also important to consider,but patients who are unable to manage and follow a complex drug treatment regimen should not be considered for ART.

A Patient Who Is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Has a CD4+

A Patient Who Is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Has a CD4⁺