The nurse assists and educates clients on the difference between nonspecific and specific immunity. Specific defense mechanisms are considered the final line of defense against disease
Based on this information, what is the best response to the client's question by the nurse about when artificially acquired passive immunity occurs? A) Occurs between a mother and her infant
B) Occurs through injection of a causative agent into the person's system
C) Occurs when a child is exposed to, or develops, a disease
D) Occurs with the injection of ready-made antibodies into the person's system
D
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Artificially acquired passive immunity occurs with the injection of ready-made antibodies into the person's system. Naturally acquired active immunity occurs when a child is exposed to, or develops, a disease. Naturally acquired passive immunity occurs between a mother and her infant. Artificially acquired active immunity occurs through injection of a causative agent into the person's system.
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