Which laboratory test results would the nurse check to determine the effectiveness of an antiretroviral medication in an HIV-infected patient?
A) Western blot
B) HIV RNA
C) HIV ELISA
D) Phenotypic resistance analyses

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HIV RNA is a test that measures the amount of HIV in a person's blood. It is used to monitor the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy and to make decisions about changing treatment regimens.

Which Laboratory Test Results Would the Nurse Check to Determine