A female client is on isolation because she acquired a methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infection after hospitalization for hip replacement surgery. What name is given to this type of infection?
A) Nosocomial
B) Viral
C) Iatrogenic
D) Antimicrobial

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MRSA infection acquired after hospitalization is categorized as a nosocomial infection, which means that it was acquired in a healthcare setting.

A Female Client Is on Isolation Because She Acquired a Methicillin-Resistant