A Nurse Caring for a Client Whose Immune System Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse caring for a client whose immune system is compromised has just administered hepatitis B immune globulin.The client asks, "How long it will take until I'm protected against hepatitis?" The nurse's response is based on the understanding that:

• A)It takes several months for the immune system to respond to the antibodies
• B)Active immunity will occur in ten days to two weeks.
• C)The client is protected immediately.
• D)It is impossible to determine, but blood tests will be performed.

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