A patient has dysfunction of immunity associated with Peyer's patches. The nurse interprets this information to indicate a disorder of which areas?. Select all that apply.

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Peyer's patches are lymphoid tissue located in the small intestine that make up a significant part of gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT). Dysfunction of immunity associated with Peyer's patches indicates a disorder of the intestines and GALT. The spleen, axilla, and lungs are not directly associated with Peyer's patches.

A Patient Has Dysfunction of Immunity Associated with Peyer's Patches