In this episode of Nursing Student Deep Dive, we explore what happens when the body’s immune defenses are breached—and when the immune response itself becomes dangerous. From localized inflammation to life-threatening systemic reactions, this episode focuses on helping nursing students understand the “why” behind the symptoms they see at the bedside.

Topics include the immune response and white blood cells, sepsis and systemic inflammation, antimicrobial resistance, HIV/AIDS and antiretroviral therapy, sinusitis, anaphylaxis, and peritonitis. Along the way, we connect pathophysiology to nursing assessment, laboratory findings, medications, emergency interventions, and patient education. This episode is designed to move beyond memorizing signs and symptoms and help you recognize when a normal immune response has crossed the line into a poten ...