You are caring for a client with an autoimmune disease. What is a characteristic of autoimmune disorders?
A) Unrelenting, progressive tissue damage without any verifiable etiology
B) Absence of a triggering event
C) Profound fatigue with no identifiable cause
D) Affects only older adults and infants less than 3 months

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Autoimmune disorders are characterized by unrelenting, progressive tissue damage without any verifiable etiology. This means that the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, causing damage and inflammation. The exact cause of autoimmune disorders is not yet fully understood.

You Are Caring for a Client with an Autoimmune Disease