A nurse has informed you that two days ago you transported a diabetic patient whose ulceration on his foot tested positive for methacillin/oxacillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Given this information, you would:

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MRSA is primarily spread through direct contact with an infected wound or contaminated hands, usually in healthcare settings. Simply transporting a patient with MRSA does not necessarily mean you've been infected, especially if proper precautions were taken. Without symptoms or direct exposure to the wound, testing or antibiotics are not indicated.

A Nurse Has Informed You That Two Days Ago You