A registered nurse is teaching a student nurse about the diagnosis and treatment of hypogammaglobulinemia. Assess the statements made by the student nurse and identify the statements that indicate the need for further teaching. Select all that apply

1. "The diagnosis should be made when a child is 1 year old."
2. "Bronchiectasis is common in clients with hypogammaglobulinemia."
3. "Decreased IgG levels are observed in clients with hypogammaglobulinemia."
4. "Decreased levels of IgM are observed in clients with hypogammaglobulinemia."
5. "Live vaccine should be administered to the client."


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