The nurse is aware that a 64-year-old man who has a concentration of Staphylococcus aureus located on his skin but is not showing signs of increased temperature, redness, or pain at the site is at which of the following stages?
A) Infection
B) Colonization
C) Disease
D) Bacteremia
Ans: B
Feedback: Colonization refers to the presence of microorganisms without host interference or interaction. Infection is a condition in which the host interacts physiologically and immunologically with a microorganism. Disease is the decline in wellness of a host due to infection. Bacteremia is a condition of bacteria in the blood.
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