Which laboratory value would the nurse expect in a patient with chronic stress and a reduced cell-mediated immune response to viral infection?
A) Increased natural killer cell activity
B) Reduced CD8+ activity
C) Increased cytotoxic T lymphocyte activity
D) Increased B lymphocyte (CD19+) activity

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Chronic stress can lead to a reduction in CD8+ T cell activity, which are crucial for cell-mediated immune responses, including responses to viral infections.

Which Laboratory Value Would the Nurse Expect in a Patient