Nurses play a pivotal role in managing ART. They are involved in:
- Education: Educating patients about the importance of adherence to ART, potential side effects, and the need for regular monitoring. - Adherence Support: Assisting patients in creating medication schedules and providing reminders to enhance adherence. - Monitoring: Regularly assessing patients for side effects, drug interactions, and treatment efficacy through lab tests like CD4 count and viral load. - Counseling: Offering emotional support and counseling to address fears, misconceptions, and mental health issues related to HIV and ART.
