Case Study: Human Immunodeficiency Virus The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with dehydration secondary to malnutrition and wasting syndrome. The client is diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Vital signs are T 97 °F (36.1 °C), BP 90/50, HR 105, RR 28, and oxygen saturation 89% on room air. The client is taking a prescribed antiretroviral therapy regimen. However, the laboratory findings show WBC 3000, hematocrit 37%, CD4 350/microliter, and a significantly elevated viral load. For each assessment finding, indicate if the client's condition has improved, declined, or is unchanged. to f I to Improved Declined Unchanged CD4 count 350/microliter < Blood pressure 110/72 Oxygen saturation 92% Decreased viral load Temperature 101.4 °F (38.6 °C). Need Assignment Help?