Ted Came to the Office Feeling Weak and Has Had

Multiple Choice

Ted came to the office feeling weak and has had significant weight loss recently. His blood tests show that his T-cell count is 178, his temperature is 102.4, and his blood pressure is 100/62. Based on his signs and symptoms, the practitioner might perform further tests to rule out ______.

A) systemic lupus erythematosus.
B) chronic fatigue syndrome.
C) lymphedema.
D) AIDS.
E) mononucleosis.