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An Infant Is Diagnosed with Severe Deficiency of Innate Immunity

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An infant is diagnosed with severe deficiency of innate immunity.Which explanations of this system of immunity should the nurse offer the infant's family?

A) "Innate immunity is that which is present at birth."
B) "Your baby's innate immunity protects him against some microbes."
C) "Innate immunity protects your baby against any foreign substance introduced into the body."
D) "Your baby's innate immunity should get stronger as he is exposed to pathogens."
E) "We were able to determine that innate immunity rather than acquired immunity was depressed because blood tests showed normal levels of complement."

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