An Infant Is Diagnosed with Severe Deficiency of Innate Immunity

question 4

Multiple Choice

An infant is diagnosed with severe deficiency of innate immunity.Which explanations of this system of immunity should the nurse offer the infant's family?

• A)"Innate immunity is that which is present at birth."
• B)"Your baby's innate immunity protects him against some microbes."
• C)"Innate immunity protects your baby against any foreign substance introduced into the body."
• D)"Your baby's innate immunity should get stronger as he is exposed to pathogens."
• E)"We were able to determine that innate immunity rather than acquired immunity was depressed because blood tests showed normal levels of complement."

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