The client comes to the clinic to obtain the results from the test to determine if he is infected with HIV. The physician informs the client that he has a CD4 cell count of 300 cells/mm3 and a high viral load. What does the nurse anticipate the physician will discuss with the client?
a) The initiation of antiretroviral therapy
b) The initiation of antibiotic therapy to prevent the development of an opportunistic infection
c) The administration of an antifungal medication to prevent the development of an opportunistic fungal infection
d) Retroviral therapy is not warranted at this time.
Answer: The initiation of antiretroviral therapy