When collecting data from a patient suspected of having an immune deficiency, which factor(s) should be included? (Select all that apply.)
a. Family history of immune disorders
b. Age
c. Weight gain
d. Alcohol use
e. Exposure to HIV
A, B, D, E
When an immune deficiency is suspected, information is gathered about the current physical status of the patient, such as her general state of health, infections she may have had recently, how the infections affected her, and how frequently they occur. It is also important to assess for risk behaviors such as intravenous drug use, multiple sexual partners, exposure to HIV, immu-nosuppressive drug therapy, alcohol consumption, and family history of genetic immune disord-ers.
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