Use the following scenario for questions 18-20: An 6-year-ol…

Use the following scenario for questions 18-20: An 6-year-old child is brought to the emergency department after being trapped in a house fire. The nurse observes full-thickness burns to the entire anterior trunk, entire right arm, and entire head and neck. The child is crying weakly, and soot is noted around the nose and mouth.

Four weeks later, the patient presents to the HIV clinic. La…

Four weeks later, the patient presents to the HIV clinic. Labs confirm a diagnosis of HIV-1 infection. Based on current guidelines for treating patients with HIV, anti-retroviral therapy (ART) medications are started as part of the plan of care. Which concept is most important for the nurse to teach the patient about starting these medications?