The nurse would correctly respond that the etiology of a congenital immune deficiency is due to a(n):

a. negative response to an immunization.
b. adverse response to a medication.
c. renal failure.
d. genetic defect.


ANS: D
A primary (congenital) immune deficiency is caused by a genetic defect. A primary (congenital) immune deficiency is not a response to an immunization, an adverse response to a medication, or due to renal failure.

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