You are planning care for a patient diagnosed with a secondary immunodeficiency. What does your care depend on? (Mark all that apply.)
A) The underlying cause of the immunodeficiency
B) The severity of the immunodeficiency
C) The type of immunodeficiency
D) The transmissibility of the immunodeficiency
E) The ability of the patient for self-care
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback: Nursing care of patients with primary and secondary immunodeficiencies depends on the underlying cause of the immunodeficiency, the type of immunodeficiency, and its severity. The nursing care does not depend on the transmissibility of the immunodeficiency; immunodeficiency is not transmissible; and it does not depend on the patient's ability for self-care.
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