Which information should the nurse include when discussing the body's defense against an invading organism?
A. Nonspecific body defense is effective primarily against bacteria.
B. Specific body defense usually only acts against a single organism.
C. Specific body defense includes the complement system.
D. Nonspecific body defense is also known as the immune response.
Answer: B
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