5 Questions
What is the main focus of the nursing assessment for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?
Assessing the patient's history of severe infections
What is a common finding in the nursing assessment of a patient with SCID?
Decreased levels of immunoglobulins
What type of respiratory findings are commonly associated with SCID?
Adventitious sounds related to pneumonia
Which of the following is a common characteristic of the medical history in a patient with SCID?
Delayed growth and development
What is the primary cause of the immunodeficiency in SCID?
Genetic mutation
Test your knowledge on the nursing assessment of patients with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) presenting with chronic infections, history of severe infections in infancy, persistent euh, adventitious sounds related to pneumonia, and lob findings of very low levels of immunoglobulins.
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