The physician explains to a patient that the frequent infections he has been experiencing are caused by insufficient production of antibodies and immune cells.The nurse is aware that the physician is describing what type of disorder?

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There are two main types of disorders of the immune system: (1)immune deficiency,which is an insufficient production of antibodies,immune cells,or both;and (2)autoimmune disease,which is when the immune system is unable to tell the difference between "non-self" (foreign cells)and "self" (the body's own cells).Opportunistic infections and recurrent infections typically occur as a result of immune deficiency disorders.

The Physician Explains to a Patient That the Frequent Infections