The Nurse Instructs the Patient That Any Injury to the Skin

The nurse instructs the patient that any injury to the skin initially puts the patient at risk for:

A) scar formation at the injury site resulting from the healing process.
B) infection with bacteria or viruses that may affect the person systemically.
C) loss of sensation caused by damage to the nerves in the area.
D) loss of body fluids and an upset in the fluid and electrolyte balance.