The nurse is educating a client about the functions of the immune system. Which statements will the nurse include in the teaching materials? Select all that apply.
A) "The immune system's primary function is autoimmunity."
B) "The immune system is responsible for hypersensitivity reactions."
C) "The immune system protects against invading microorganisms."
D) "The immune system prevents cancer cell proliferation."
E) "The immune system mediates the healing of damaged tissue."
C) "The immune system protects against invading microorganisms."
D) "The immune system prevents cancer cell proliferation."
E) "The immune system mediates the healing of damaged tissue."
Explanation: A) Autoimmunity and hypersensitivity reactions are considered dysfunctions of the immune system.
B) Autoimmunity and hypersensitivity reactions are considered dysfunctions of the immune system.
C) The immune system is responsible from protection against invading microorganisms, prevention of cancer cell proliferation, and the healing of damaged tissue.
D) The immune system is responsible from protection against invading microorganisms, prevention of cancer cell proliferation, and the healing of damaged tissue.
E) The immune system mediates the healing of damaged tissue through release of various chemical mediators and immune processes.
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