A Patient Is Alarmed That She Has Tested Positive for MRSA

Multiple Choice

A patient is alarmed that she has tested positive for MRSA following culture testing during her admission to the hospital. What should the nurse teach the patient about this diagnostic finding?

A) There are promising treatments for MRSA, so this is no cause for serious concern.
B) This doesnt mean that you have an infection; it shows that the bacteria live on one of your skin surfaces.
C) The vast majority of patients in the hospital test positive for MRSA, but the infection doesnt normally cause serious symptoms.
D) This finding is only preliminary, and your doctor will likely order further testing.