A client displays symptoms of fatigue, diarrhea, weight loss, neurological changes, and enlarged lymph nodes.The client thought they had the flu because they felt ill, then felt better over the last 5 years.However, this cycle of feeling tired has led to fever, fatigue, sore throat, and night sweats with a rash.The patient also has thrush.Which result indicates the causative agent of AIDS?

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The detection of HIV antigen is the most direct and specific way to diagnose AIDS, as HIV is the causative agent. The other options listed are associated with AIDS, but do not directly indicate the presence of the virus. High levels of CD4 T-cells may be indicative of HIV infection, but can also be present in other diseases. The presence of Candida albicans and thrush are common opportunistic infections associated with AIDS, but can also occur in other conditions. Isolation of herpes simplex or Mycobacterium tuberculosis can also occur in non-AIDS related conditions.

A Client Displays Symptoms of Fatigue, Diarrhea, Weight Loss, Neurological