The nurse is assessing a patient for altered immunocompetence. Which of the following would indicate that the patient is at risk for developing an immunocompetence-associated illness?
1. heart palpitations
2. heartburn and increased flatus
3. slow wound healing and easy bruising
4. bursitis and muscle cramps
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Rationale: Assessment data that could indicate an immunocompetence-associated illness includes slow wound healing and easy bruising in addition to weight loss, mouth ulcers/sores, fever, fatigue, and weakness. Heart palpitations, heartburn, flatus, bursitis, and muscle cramps are not associated with immunocompetence related illnesses.
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