The nurse’s base knowledge of primary immunodeficiencies
includes which of the following statements? Primary
immunodeficiencies
a) develop early in life after protection from maternal antibodies
decreases.
These disorders may involve one or more components of the immune
system.
b) occur most commonly in the aged population.
Primary immunodeficiencies are seen primarily in infants and young
children.
c) develop as a result of treatment with antineoplastic agents.
Primary immunodeficiencies are rare disorders with genetic origins.
d) disappear with age.
Without treatment, infants and children with these disorders seldom
survive to adulthood.
includes which of the following statements? Primary
immunodeficiencies
a) develop early in life after protection from maternal antibodies
decreases.
These disorders may involve one or more components of the immune
system.
b) occur most commonly in the aged population.
Primary immunodeficiencies are seen primarily in infants and young
children.
c) develop as a result of treatment with antineoplastic agents.
Primary immunodeficiencies are rare disorders with genetic origins.
d) disappear with age.
Without treatment, infants and children with these disorders seldom
survive to adulthood.