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A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medical history. A patient with compromised skin integrity (e.g., burns, surgical wounds) is at increased risk for infection due to a breakdown in the:

A. First line of defense
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B. Second line of defense
C. Third line of defense
D. Adaptive immune response

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  • First line of defense
  • Second line of defense
  • Third line of defense
  • Adaptive immune response

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