A Patient Learns That a Serum Antibody Test Is Positive

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient learns that a serum antibody test is positive. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this test result?

• A)An active infection is present.
• B)It is more accurate than a blood culture.
• C)The body has been exposed to an antigen.
• D)A specific antibiotic has been identified for the infection.

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