The nurse displays an understanding of high-risk populations for MRSA when identifying which group as the lowest risk?
a. Prison inmates
b. College dorm residents
c. Team athletes
d. Food service workers
ANS: D
High-risk populations for MRSA include those living in close quarters or those who have frequent skin-to-skin contact, including prison inmates, college dorm residents and team athletes. Food service workers work together but do not generally live in close quarters or have skin-to-skin contact frequently.
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