A nurse is caring for a client who has colonized methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).Which of the following statements reflects the best understanding of the client's condition?
A) "This client has the bacteria present but it hasn't become infected."
B) "This makes the client's MRSA very infectious and so a danger to others."
C) "Just be sure to follow standard precautions and there won't be a problem."
D) "The client needs to be watched closely for a conversion to active MRSA."

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If a microorganism is present or invades a host,grows,and/or multiplies but does not cause infection,this is referred to as colonization.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Colonized