From what potentially fatal complication should the nurse protect the client who has any type of temporary or permanent immunodeficiency?
A. Infection
B. Anaphylaxis
C. Autoimmune disease
D. Excessive bleeding with minor trauma
A
The immunodeficient person constantly faces the possibility that the next infection might be fat-al. Normal environmental exposures to people, objects, and microorganisms may pose significant danger. For some immunodeficiencies, the condition is temporary and the client's need for pro-tection against infection is also temporary. For others who have a permanent immunodeficiency, precautions for protection are needed for the rest of the client's life.
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