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A pregnant woman tells the nurse she often has allergic responses to drugs. She is concerned that she will be allergic to her fetus or her body will reject the pregnancy. The nurse's reply would be based on which statement?

a. Immunologic activity is decreased during pregnancy.
b. The level of aldosterone during pregnancy reduces production of IgG antibodies.
c. The decreased corticosteroid activity during pregnancy ensures this will not happen.
d. The kidneys release a hormone during pregnancy to prevent this from happening.

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Answer:

a. Immunologic activity is decreased during pregnancy.

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