The nurse determines that a client has active immunity to a microorganism.What did the nurse assess that caused the client to develop this type of immunity?
A)Becoming ill with tetanus and receiving tetanus toxoid
B)Having chickenpox
C)Receiving a rabies shot after being bitten by a rabid dog
D)Receiving an injection of gamma globulin

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Active immunity occurs when exposure to a disease organism triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to that disease. Having chickenpox naturally exposes the body to the virus, leading to the development of active immunity.

The Nurse Determines That a Client Has Active Immunity to a Microorganism.What