The LPN is caring for a client newly diagnosed with HIV. Which statement made by the client regarding antiretroviral therapy (ART) would require correction from the nurse?
“I know I will need to come back for blood draws so that I can begin ART when my CD4 count is over 1,000 cells/mm3.”
“I will need to be on ART indefinitely.”
“I can still use ART even though I am Hepatitis C positive.”
“If I start ART and use condoms, I’m less likely to transmit HIV to my partner.”
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