A nursing student asks a nurse why systemic antibiotics and not topical antiseptic agents are used to treat localized skin infections. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Systemic agents are not affected by wound exudates."
B) "Systemic agents penetrate to the site of infection."
C) "Topical agents can damage inflamed or abraded tissues."
D) "Topical agents work only against established local infections."
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