The nurse would expect antibodies for passive immunity to be administered in which situations?
Select all that apply.

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Passive immunity provides immediate protection when there is not enough time for the body to develop its own immune response. Therefore, passive immunity would be appropriate in situations where there is a great risk of exposure, the client has already been exposed to a virulent pathogen, or there is not sufficient time to develop active immunity. Passive immunity is temporary and does not provide long-term protection, so it would not be appropriate in situations where the initial immunization failed or the client has undergone bone marrow transplant, which requires long-term protection.

The Nurse Would Expect Antibodies for Passive Immunity to Be