A parent of a newborn asks the nurse why young children seem to become ill so often when compared with older children and adults. Which of the following does the nurse's best response address?
1. Lower numbers of natural killer cells
2. Underdeveloped thymus glands
3. High levels of IgA
4. Absent lymphoid tissue
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Rationale:
1. Newborns have lower numbers of natural killer cells than do older children and adults, decreasing their ability to respond to certain antigens.
2. The thymus is large at birth and grows during childhood, decreasing by adulthood.
3. IgA is not present at birth.
4. Lymphoid tissue, such as the spleen and tonsils, are present at birth.
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