A patient is admitted with an autoimmune disorder. The nurse realizes this disorder occurs when the body:
1. Does not recognize self receptors.
2. Does not recognize non-self receptors.
3. Does not have enough white blood cells to combat infections.
4. Has an overproduction of histamine.
Does not recognize self receptors.
Rationale: When the body reacts to self receptors, autoimmune disease may result. The normal body response is to recognize non-self receptors and eliminate them from the body. White blood cells, or histamine release, is not an issue with the basic underlying cause for the development of an autoimmune disorder.
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