A nurse is conducting a health education class for a group of school-age children. Which statement, made by the nurse, is correct about the body's first line of defense against infection in the innate immune system?
a. Nutritional status
b. Skin integrity
c. Immunization status
d. Proper hygiene practices
B
The first lines of defense in the innate immune system are the skin and intact mucous membranes. Nutritional status is an indicator of overall health, but it is not the first line of defense in the innate immune system. Immunizations provide artificial immunity or resistance to harmful diseases. Practicing good hygiene may reduce susceptibility to disease, but it is not a component of the innate immune system.
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