A nurse is assisting with testing to monitor HIV disease progression and the effectiveness of retroviral therapy in a patient.Which of the following tests would be most appropriate for this purpose?
A)Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)analysis
B)Catecholamines, blood and urine
C)CD4/CD8 enumeration
D)Ceruloplasmin

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CD4 and CD8 enumeration is a common test used to monitor the progression of HIV disease and the effectiveness of retroviral therapy. CD4 are T-lymphocytes that are crucial for a healthy immune system, while CD8 cells are responsible for killing cells that have been infected with HIV. Monitoring the levels of CD4 and CD8 cells can help determine the stage of HIV infection and the effectiveness of treatment. The other options, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, catecholamines (blood and urine), and ceruloplasmin are not typically used to monitor HIV disease progression or retroviral therapy effectiveness.

A Nurse Is Assisting with Testing to Monitor HIV Disease