A Nurse Is Explaining Laboratory Test Results to the Parent

question 36

Multiple Choice

A nurse is explaining laboratory test results to the parent of a 12-month-old patient.The results show a low level of immunoglobulin A (IgA) .Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of these results?

• A)IgA deficiency
• B)Normal
• C)Celiac disease
• D)Gluten-sensitive enteropathy

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals across a neuronal synapse between neurons or from neurons to muscles.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements through action of skeletal muscles.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates information received from the body and directs activity.

Pancreas

An organ in the digestive and endocrine systems that produces hormones such as insulin and digestive enzymes.