A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a 10-month-old infant who has HIV. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

Choice A reason: Exchange transfusion treats severe conditions like hyperbilirubinemia, not HIV. It’s irrelevant for a 10-month-old’s ongoing viral management needs.Choice B reason: Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor boosts neutrophils, not lymphocytes, in neutropenia. HIV targets CD4 cells, making this an ineffective intervention here.Choice C reason: Droplet precautions suit respiratory infections, not HIV, which spreads via blood/body fluids. Standard precautions suffice, so this isn’t needed.Choice D reason: Monitoring lymphocyte (CD4) count tracks HIV progression in infants. It guides antiretroviral therapy, a critical ongoing management step at 10 months.