A Nosocomial Infection Is Best Defined as A

question 61

Multiple Choice

A nosocomial infection is best defined as a:

• A) respiratory system-borne pathogen.
• B) hospital-acquired pathogen.
• C) bacterial or viral organism.
• D) blood-borne pathogen.

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Definitions:

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