A patient diagnosed with common variable immune deficiency (CVID) has been admitted to your unit. In caring for this patient you will assess the patient for what condition commonly associated with CVID?
A) Systemic Candida
B) Pernicious anemia
C) Hypoplasia of the small intestine
D) Thrombocytopenia
Ans: B
Feedback: A patient diagnosed with CVID often develops pernicious anemia. Systemic Candida, hypoplasia of the small intestine, and thrombocytopenia are not commonly associated with CVID.
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