A nurse is planning the assessment of a patient who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of an autoimmune disorder. The nurse should be aware that the incidence and prevalence of autoimmune diseases is known to be higher among what group?
A) Young adults
B) Native Americans
C) Women
D) Hispanics
Ans: C
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Many autoimmune diseases have a higher incidence in females than in males, a phenomenon believed to be correlated with sex hormones.
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