The nursing instructor is explaining to her students that patients with primary immunodeficiencies are living longer because of advances in medical treatment. This means that these patients have an increased risk of what?
A) Getting a nonfatal infection
B) Acquiring a viral infection
C) Having to be in a "clean room"
D) Developing cancer
Ans: D
Feedback: Advances in medical treatment have meant that patients with primary immunodeficiencies live longer, thus increasing their overall risk of developing cancer. It does not mean they are at increased risk of getting a nonfatal infection, acquiring a viral infection, or having to be in a clean room.
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