You have been floated to the adolescent floor. You are caring for a 13-year-old girl who has a diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis. The girl asks you what "germ" caused her to be sick. As you explain her infection you mention that some bacteria are called "nonpathogens." How would you explain nonpathogens to this client? Select all that apply.
A) They can interact with other things and help make vitamins.
B) They cause different diseases than pathogens do.
C) They can live inside us and not cause disease.
D) They generally are harmless to healthy humans.

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Nonpathogens are bacteria that can live inside our bodies without causing illness. Some nonpathogens are actually beneficial, as they can interact with other things to help make vitamins, and they are generally harmless to healthy humans. Pathogens, on the other hand, are harmful bacteria that can cause illness and disease.

You Have Been Floated to the Adolescent Floor