A Newly Diagnosed HIV-Positive Adolescent Has Blood Work Drawn, Which

Multiple Choice

A newly diagnosed HIV-positive adolescent has blood work drawn, which includes a CD8 T-cell count. The nurse knows which of the following functions of CD8 T cells listed below will assist the adolescent's immune system in fighting off the viral attack? Select all that apply.

A) Release destructive enzymes
B) Trigger intracellular programmed death
C) Cause allergens to surround the virus
D) Boost antigen-antibody response
E) Remove foreign material from lymph before it enters the blood