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    Ati rn 404 fundamentals proctored exam

    A community health nurse cares for a client with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following should the nurse be aware of?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRE) follows MRSA: VRE refers to Enterococcus, not Staphylococcus, and it does not “follow” MRSA. B. People with MRSA usually have a chronic illness: Although common in compromised hosts, MRSA can affect healthy individuals, especially in community-acquired forms. C. MRSA is becoming more common in the community: Community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) is increasingly reported, especially in athletic teams, dorms, and correctional facilities. D. MRSA is a hospital-acquired infection and not often seen in the community: MRSA is now common both in hospitals and communities.

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