The Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Patients About First-Line

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a group of patients about first-line defense against infection. Which patient statement indicates the need for further education?

• A)"The skin is a first-line defense against infection."
• B)"A sneeze is a mechanical first-line defense against infection."
• C)"My saliva is a biochemical first-line defense against infection."
• D)"A cut with pus is a mechanical first-line defense against infection."

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