The nurse reminds the patient that he can be protected by passive artificial immunity by:
a. being injected with immune globulin.
b. receiving immunizations.
c. contracting the disease.
d. consuming sufficient antioxidants.
A
Immunoglobulin contains antibodies against not just one but many infectious diseases. This type of immune globulin is used when a susceptible person is exposed to or contracts a communicable disease since it enhances the immune system. Immunizations are a form of active artificially ac-quired immunity. Contracting the disease initiates naturally acquired immunity. Antioxidants are thought to simply boost the immune system.
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