The nurse determines that a patient has long-term immunity against a disease. Which part of the immune system should the nurse recognize is responsible for this patient's long-term immunity?

a. IgE
b. IgG
c. Mast cells
d. Plasma cells


ANS: B
IgG provides long-term immunity following a vaccine or illness recovery. A. IgE is responsible for allergic reactions. C. Mast cells contribute to inflammation. D. Plasma cells respond to foreign antigens.

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A patient is scheduled for a paracentesis. Which of the following must the nurse do immediately before the procedure?

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A nurse is examining population data in the community and wants to determine the aged dependency ratio in order to figure out the relationship between community workers who are still in the workforce and those who are not

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