A patient being admitted for knee surgery says,"Everyone in my office is sick all of the time,but I never get sick." How would the nurse evaluate this statement?
A)The patient may have a strong antigen-antibody response.
B)This patient's poorly differentiated histocompatibility antigens may be a problem during postoperative recovery.
C)The patient's coworkers must have immune system compromise.
D)The patient must have strong passive immunity.

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The patient's statement suggests that they may have a strong immune system, indicated by their ability to avoid getting sick despite exposure to sick coworkers. This may be due to a strong antigen-antibody response, which is a key component of the body's immune system.

A Patient Being Admitted for Knee Surgery Says,"Everyone in My