A patient is admitted with liver cirrhosis. The nurse realizes that this patient's immunity might be affected for which reason?

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The liver produces complement, a group of proteins that play a role in both inflammatory and immune responses. Liver cirrhosis can affect the production of complement, thus impacting the patient's immunity. Interferon functions independently of the liver, and white blood cells and red blood cells are not stored in the liver.

A Patient Is Admitted with Liver Cirrhosis