A nurse is discussing microbial resistance among sulfonamides and trimethoprim with a nursing student. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Bacterial resistance to trimethoprim is relatively uncommon."
B) "Resistance among gonococci, streptococci, and meningococci to sulfonamides is high."
C) "Resistance to both agents can occur by spontaneous mutation of organisms."
D) "Resistance to sulfonamides is less than resistance to trimethoprim."
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