Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
CD4-T-cell count 180 cells/mm
Rationale:
🦠 CD4 count below 200 cells/mm³ indicates severe immunosuppression and risk for opportunistic infections.
🦠 Positive Western blot confirms diagnosis but is not urgent.
🦠 Platelets and WBC are normal or not critical here.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4