A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Just

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who was just administered hepatitis B immune globulin.The client asks,"How long will it take until I'm protected against hepatitis?" The nurse's response is based on which understanding?

• A)It takes several months for the immune system to respond to the antibodies.
• B)The client is protected immediately.
• C)It is impossible to determine how long it will take,but blood tests will be performed.
• D)Active immunity will occur in 10 days to 2 weeks.

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