The RN Provides Education for the Family About the Laboratory

The RN provides education for the family about the laboratory findings.Which of the following statements correctly describes the medical importance of a bacterial capsule? 

A) A capsule is a slime layer that causes a bacterium to attach to body tissues,making it invasive and difficult to treat.
B) A capsule allows a bacterium to survive in a dormant state,creating a prolonged course of illness.
C) A capsule decreases a bacterium's pathogenicity and makes it susceptible to antibiotic treatment.
D) A capsule can protect a bacterium from the phagocytic activities of white blood cells,enhancing its ability to cause disease.