An immunology nurse is caring for a patient. While planning care, which principle will the nurse remember? The primary role of IgA1 is to prevent infections in the:
a. blood.
b. kidneys.
c. lungs.
d. mucous membranes.
ANS: A
IgA1 is found predominantly in the blood.
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