Exam 18: Immune System Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures

The nurse is providing care for a patient who is to start receiving immunotherapy for severe environmental allergies.Which information should the nurse reinforce for patient and family education? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse has contributed to an educational program for staff members.Which statement made by a staff member indicates a correct understanding of how passive immunity is provided?

The nurse notes that a patient's eosinophil level is elevated.For which health problem should the nurse plan care for this patient?

A patient prescribed corticosteroids for arthritis is surprised to learn of an immune disorder.What should the nurse explain as the reason for the patient not demonstrating typical signs of immune dysfunction?

The nurse has administered prescribed allergen injections twice a week for several weeks to an individual with a bee sting allergy.The patient misses three appointments.What action should the nurse take on the patient's next visit?

The nurse has contributed to a staff education program on immunity.Which participant response indicates a correct understanding of the type of immunity that protects newborns for the first 3 months of life as a result of maternal transmission of IgG?