A charge nurse is teaching a group of unit nurses about the policy for clients who have a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A. A client who has a history of MRSA will need antibiotics: Not all clients with a history of MRSA require antibiotics; treatment is only necessary if there is an active infection. Prophylactic antibiotics are not indicated solely based on past MRSA colonization or infection. B. A client who has a history of MRSA can develop immunity to the infection: There is no immunity conferred by a past MRSA infection. Clients can be colonized or reinfected, and immunity does not prevent future transmission or infection. C. A client who has a history of MRSA requires a protective environment: Protective environment precautions are used for immunocompromised clients to prevent them from acquiring infections, not for clients with MRSA history. MRSA requires standard and contact precautions, not protective isolation. D. A client who has a history of MRSA can still transmit the infection: Clients with a history of MRSA may remain colonized and can transmit the bacteria to others, even if asymptomatic. Adhering to contact precautions and proper hand hygiene is essential to prevent spread within healthcare settings.