A client has a primary selective immunoglobulin A deficiency. The nurse should prepare the client for self-management by teaching what principle of medical management?
a. "Infusions will be scheduled every 3 to 4 weeks."
b. "Treatment is aimed at treating specific infections."
c. "Unfortunately, there is no effective treatment."
d. "You will need many immunoglobulin A infusions."
ANS: B
Treatment for this disorder is vigorous management of infection, not infusion of exogenous immunoglobulins. The other responses are inaccurate.
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