The nurse admitting a patient with an immunodeficiency is aware that he is likely to exhibit which symptom related to the immunodeficiency?
A) Chronic diarrhea
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Rhinitis
D) Contact dermatitis
Ans: A
Feedback: The cardinal symptoms of immunodeficiency include chronic or recurrent severe infections, infections caused by unusual organisms or organisms that are normal body flora, poor response to treatment of infections, and chronic diarrhea.
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