A patient in the skilled care unit has been diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The treatment plan for this patient includes infection control because MRSA is a threat to which of the following groups?
A) The general population
B) The skilled care staff
C) Other debilitated patients
D) Patient's family members
C
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Staphylococcus aureus is commonly found on the skin or in the noses of healthy people. It rarely presents a risk to the general population, employees, or family members unless they have some type of debilitating disease.
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