Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding Hospital-Acquired Infections

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true regarding hospital-acquired infections?

• A) The incidence rate of HAI is at crisis level in United States hospitals.
• B) The incidence rate of HAI has risen steadily over the last couple of decades,
• C) HAIs are linked to the quality of care processes that patients receive and their hospital environment.
• D) HAIs are linked to the preexisting severity of the patient's condition upon admission.

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