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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide the professional nurse and dietetic professionals with an overview of the influences of nutrition on the immune system.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Explain the physiology of the immune system with emphasis on the role of the gamma delta ([gamma][delta]) T cell.
  2. Describe how nutrient deficiencies impact the immune response.

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.3 CH
  • DC - BON 2.3 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





Planner
Test Code: NT0111
Published: January/February 2011
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: Testsub
Sources: Nutrition Today
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Susan S. Percival PhD
Categories: Nutrition
Specialties: Infection Control, Medical-Surgical
Topics: Nutritional Support , Prevention