The nurse is caring for a child undergoing highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV infection. The nurse is preparing to administer the prescribed medication. In addition to the nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and the nonnucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), the nurse is cognizant that the child will be taking which additional medication as part of the three-drug regimen?

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Protease inhibitors are a key component of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV infection, often used in combination with nucleoside and nonnucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors to suppress the virus and improve immune function.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Child Undergoing Highly Active