Sean is a 22 year old male who was admitted with pneumonia. He has no past medical or surgical history. In the ER, Sean consented to HIV testing and discovered he is positive. His CD4 T-cell count just came back at 300 cells/mcL and the doctor wants to start him on a efavirenz + tenofovir + emtricitabine regimen. Sean is very upset and afraid to tell his family.
How will you educate Sean about his diagnosis? Provide a brief discussion of the prescribed medications in relation to his condition, including the class, action, dosage range, drug metabolism, adverse effects, and nursing interventions.
As a nurse, how will you care for Sean holistically to promote the best outcomes for your patient? What nonpharmacological services might you recommend?