A patient who has HIV asks the nurse why blood work has to be done so frequently. Which response should the nurse make to the patient?
A) "B-lymphocyte levels increase if you have an acute infection."
B) "Phagocytes are decreased when the disease is in an active phase."
C) "Neutrophil counts help the doctor titrate medication levels to keep you healthy."
D) "CD4+ lymphocyte counts are monitored to determine the progression of the disease."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q7: The nurse is reviewing the CD4 count
Q8: The nurse is caring for a group
Q9: The nurse is reviewing the use of
Q10: The nurse is caring for a group
Q11: The nurse is preparing to teach a
Q13: A health care worker is exposed to
Q14: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q15: The nurse is teaching a patient about
Q16: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q17: The nurse is preparing to care for
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents