Some sterile team members are known carriers of pathogenic microorganisms. How should they be treated?

a. No treatment is necessary.
b. A mask will cover any microorganism.
c. They should be treated with medicine.
d. They should just be cultured.


ANS: C
Some caregivers carry pathogenic microorganisms and should be treated with appropriate antibiotics, such as mupirocin nasal spray, until nasopharyngeal cultures are negative.

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