The nurse educates a patient who is diagnosed with therapy-induced immune dysfunction. Which patient statement indicates the need for additional teaching?

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Reptiles, such as iguanas, can carry salmonella and other pathogens that can be particularly harmful to individuals with compromised immune systems. The patient's statement about getting an iguana indicates a lack of understanding about the need to avoid potential sources of infection.

The Nurse Educates a Patient Who Is Diagnosed with Therapy-Induced