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NUR 641E Week 1 DQ 1

Part 1

What are the differences between primary and secondary lines of defense in the immune system? What factors interfere with these mechanisms? How are these levels of immunity affected in a child, an elderly person, or a person with a chronic disease? Discuss both active and passive immunity, as well as innate and acquired immunity.

Part 2

Choose an inflammatory or infectious process and explain the pathophysiological changes that may occur. What patient education would need to be included relating to this disorder? Make sure that you select a different medical condition than your peers. Include the name of the medical condition (bolded) above your answer so that the medical condition can easily be identified. Cite your references in APA style.

NUR 641E Week 1 DQ 2

Select a medication used in evidence-based treatment guidelines for the condition you chose in the first discussion question. Share the mechanism of action of this medication and hints for monitoring, side effects, and drug interactions of which one should be aware. Make sure that you select a different medication than your peers. Include the name of the medical condition and medication (bolded) above your answer so that the medical condition and medication can easily be identified. Cite your references in APA style.