The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with HIV regarding the antiretroviral medication regimen. Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?

A. Antiretroviral medication prevents the transmission of the virus: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) greatly reduces viral load, lowering the risk of transmission, but it does not completely eliminate it. Safe practices such as condom use and avoiding sharing needles are still necessary to prevent spreading HIV. B. HIV infection is not cured by the antiretroviral regimen: ART controls viral replication but does not eradicate the virus from the body. Lifelong therapy is needed to maintain suppression and prevent progression to AIDS. C. The viral load can be decreased to an undetectable level: Effective ART can reduce the amount of virus in the blood to undetectable levels, which helps preserve immune function and reduce the risk of opportunistic infections. D. The medications can decrease acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) related complications: By maintaining immune function and preventing further CD4 cell loss, ART reduces the likelihood of AIDS-related opportunistic infections and complications.