The nurse provides client education about viruses. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "Viruses are nonliving particles."
B. "The structure of viruses is complex."
C. "Viruses can infect plants as well as animals."
D. "A virion is a mature virus."
E. "Viruses are intracellular parasites."
Answer:
A. "Viruses are nonliving particles."
C. "Viruses can infect plants as well as animals."
D. "A virion is a mature virus."
E. "Viruses are intracellular parasites."
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