Which information indicates the nurse has an accurate understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms that occur in a person with tuberculosis when mycobacteria enter the lungs? A. Formation of tubercles B. Activation of macrophages C. Formation of caseation necrosis D. Localized nonspecific pneumonitis and/or E. Formation of antigen-antibody complexes
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