Question

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The article states:

Every year, the United States spends over $3 billion treating surgical site infections. Many of these are caused by the bacteria that naturally live on human skin.

The author's purpose for writing this passage was to __________.


show that surgical site infections are a major problem
demonstrate why more money should be spent on medicine
argue that healthy human skin is inclined to become infected
emphasize which bacteria are dangerous to humans

Answer 1

show that surgical site infections are a major problem

The sentence highlights the large cost and a common cause, showing the significance of the problem rather than arguing for more spending or naming specific bacteria.