The nurse is caring for patient who has a lung infection, resulting in elevated ____________ levels in this patient
1. Immunoglobulin A
2. Immunoglobulin M
3. Immunoglobulin E
4. Immunoglobulin D
Immunoglobulin A
Rationale: Immunoglobulins are made in response to a primary or initial exposure to an antigen. Immunoglobulin A is most commonly found in secretions and has the major function to protect the eyes, mouth, nose, gastrointestinal tract, and lungs from disease caused by viruses and bacteria. For the patient with a lung infection, this immunoglobulin level will most likely be the highest. Immunoglobulin M is the first antibody produced in the primary immune response and is first produced during embryonic development. Immunoglobulin E is the primary antibody in the allergic response. Immunoglobulin D is the cell that is least understood and is present in small quantities in the blood.
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