A hospital client was swabbed on admission for antibiotic-resistant organisms and has just been informed that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is present in his groin. The client has a normal core temperature and white blood cell count. This client is experiencing Colonization Which most accurately describes the characteristics of saprophytes? The Derive energy from decaying organic matter Which of the following are accurate characteristics of prions? Select all that apply. Disease usually progresses slowly. The primary manifestation includes ataxia and dementia. Prions tend to aggregate into amyloid-like plaques in the brain. Although both eukaryotes and prokaryotes are capable of causing infectious diseases in humans, eukaryotes are unique because they have a/an: Organized nucleus Some viruses have the ability to transform host cells into cancer cells. For which of the following viruses should the client be assessed regularly for the potential development of cancer? Select all that apply. Hepatitis B Human papillomavirus Although growth rate is variable among types of bacteria, the growth of bacteria is dependent on: Availability of nutrients Which of the following outpatients are at a greater risk for developing Treponema pallidum, the cause of syphilis? Select all that apply. A homeless adolescent female performing oral sex for money A male who frequents clubs catering to exotic dancers and sexual favors An older adult female living in a condominium who regularly has sex with three to four different men/we