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A client has discussed therapy for his hiv-positive status. what does the nurse understand is the goal of antiretroviral therapy?

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The primary goal is to achieve an undetectable viral load.
The following are key treatment goals:
- maximal viral load suppression.
- Restoring and preserving the immune functions
- Prevention of transmission of the virus.
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