Question

A patient with chronic acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids) is taking antiretroviral therapy (art) as well as medication for tuberculosis. what does the nurse anticipate observing when reviewing laboratory studies for this patient?

Answer 1

By looking at the laboratory result the nurse should anticipate the condition of neutropenia. This is condition that is occurred due to a very low concentration of neutrophils. The nurse also should check liver function test which would be abnormal with anti tubercular drugs.