The nurse is teaching a group of patients about first-line defense against infection. Which patient statement indicates the need for further education?

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A cut with pus is not a mechanical first-line defense against infection. Instead, it is a sign of an infection where the body's immune system is responding to the infection. The skin, sneezing, and saliva are all correct examples of first-line defenses. The skin acts as a physical barrier, sneezing mechanically expels pathogens, and saliva contains enzymes that break down bacteria.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Patients About First-Line