A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Place the client in a room with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. HEPA filtration is used for airborne precautions, such as tuberculosis. MRSA is transmitted through direct contact, so a private room or cohorting with another MRSA-positive client is sufficient. B. Don gloves prior to assisting the client with brushing their teeth. MRSA is primarily spread via direct contact with infected wounds, secretions, or contaminated surfaces. Wearing gloves when providing personal care helps prevent transmission. C. Ensure that the negative air pressure is active for the client's room. Negative pressure rooms are necessary for airborne pathogens like tuberculosis or measles. MRSA does not require airborne precautions, so this is not needed. D. Have the client wear a mask when they are out of their room. A mask is only required if MRSA is present in the respiratory tract and the client has a productive cough. Standard contact precautions, such as hand hygiene and personal protective equipment, are the primary infection control measures.