The frustrated patient with a fungal infection complains, "Why is the infection taking so long to heal?" The nurse's most informative response would be that:
a. fungal infections are essentially incurable.
b. fungi form spores, which make them dif-ficult to kill.
c. fungi can be considered natural flora and are protected by the body.
d. fungi can alter the patient's DNA and RNA.
B
Fungi are capable of forming spores, which makes them resistant to antifungal agents.
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A) "Has she been diagnosed with any chronic disorders?" B) "Is your daughter currently taking any medications?" C) "Is she allergic to any medications or drugs?" D) "Tell me how the bicycle accident happened."
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