The Nurse Is Caring for a 55-Year-Old Patient Who Has

The nurse is caring for a 55-year-old patient who has been HIV-infected for 15 years. The nurse understands that this patient:

A) has an increased risk of transmitting the HIV infection.
B) is less likely to develop AIDS than younger persons with HIV infection.
C) is less likely to respond to antiretroviral agents.
D) may have comorbid illnesses that can complicate HIV.