The nurse is preparing an injection for an individual who requires passive immunity. In which of the following situations would passive immunity be indicated?
a. As a booster dose to stimulate the production of specific antibodies.
b. For permanent immunity against a disease.
c. To overcome an allergic reaction that is relatively mild.
d. To have ready-made antibodies after an exposure to pathogens.
ANS: D
Artificially acquired passive immunity involves injection of preformed antibodies; this may help prevent disease after exposure to a pathogen.
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