The nurse is caring for a client suspected of having an immunodeficiency disorder. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate being ordered to confirm the diagnosis?

Explanation: The correct answer is c. Limit visitors to family members only. Clients with immunodeficiency disorders are at increased risk of infections, and limiting visitors to family members only can help reduce the risk of exposure to infectious agents. It is essential to create a controlled and safe environment for these clients.

Incorrect choices:

a. Encouraging the client to interact with other clients in the unit can increase the risk of exposure to infections and is not appropriate for someone with immunodeficiency.

b. Live vaccines contain weakened pathogens and are contraindicated for clients with immunodeficiency disorders, as they can cause serious infections in this population.

d. Providing the client with a private room with negative pressure is not necessary for every client with immunodeficiency disorder. Negative pressure rooms are used for clients with specific airborne infectious diseases, and the decision to use such rooms is based on the specific circumstances of each client.

Explanation: The correct answer is c. Primary immunodeficiency disorders are typically present at birth or during early childhood and are caused by genetic defects that affect the function of the immune system. They are not acquired later in life due to environmental factors.

Incorrect choices:

a. Primary immunodeficiency disorders are not acquired later in life; they are usually genetic and present from birth.

b. Primary immunodeficiency disorders are characterized by a weakened or deficient immune response, not an overactive immune response.

d. Primary immunodeficiency disorders are often not easily treatable with antibiotics and antiviral medications because they result from genetic defects in the immune system.