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HIV/AIDS — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

AIDS = CD4 < 200 cells
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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent HIV/AIDS on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Quick Tip

HIV targets CD4 T-helper cells; as CD4 count falls, the patient becomes vulnerable to opportunistic infections.

📖 Related Topics

HypokalemiaHyperkalemiaHyponatremiaHeart Failure
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