A health care professional determines that the student needs more education when the student makes which statement about treating bone infection?
A)Bone contains multiple microscopic channels that are impermeable to the cells and biochemicals of the body's natural defenses.
B)Microcirculation of bone is highly vulnerable to damage and destruction by bacterial toxins, leading to ischemic necrosis of bone.
C)Bone cells have a limited capacity to replace bone destroyed by infections.
D)Bacteria are walled off by macrophages and T lymphocytes; consequently, the antibiotics cannot penetrate the infected area.

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Bacteria are not walled off by macrophages and T lymphocytes, thus inhibiting the effects of antibiotics. This statement would cause the professional to review the material with the student. The other options are true statements regarding factors that contribute to the difficulty in treating bone infections.

A Health Care Professional Determines That the Student Needs More