When discussing antiviral drug resistance with a client initiating pharmacotherapy,the nurse explains that most of the reasons for drug resistance in certain medicines are related to:

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Viral drug resistance is mainly related to mutations that can occur in the virus. As the virus replicates, it can acquire mutations that alter its genetic material and affect its susceptibility to antiviral medications. Factors such as viral load, lymphocyte count, and suppressor T cells may be important in monitoring the effectiveness of drug therapy, but they are not directly related to drug resistance.

When Discussing Antiviral Drug Resistance with a Client Initiating Pharmacotherapy,the