Which statement should the nurse include when discussing antibiotic resistance with a client?
A. "Resistance to antibiotics most often occurs when a client has a suppressed immune system."
B. "Resistance to antibiotics can occur by the common use for nosocomial infections."
C. "Resistance to antibiotics most often occurs when prescribed to treat the wrong organism."
D. "Resistance to antibiotics can occur any time they are prophylactic prescribed."
Answer: B
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