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The Infection Control Nurse Is Reviewing Data for the Medical-Surgical

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The infection control nurse is reviewing data for the medical-surgical unit. The nurse notices an increase in postoperative infections from Aspergillus. Which type of health care-associated infection will the nurse report?


Definitions:

Subclavian Vein

A major vein in the upper body that carries blood from the arms and shoulders back to the heart.

Renal Vein

A blood vessel that carries filtered blood away from the kidney and back toward the heart.

Ulnar Vein

A vein located in the forearm that drains blood from the hand and forearm back towards the heart, part of the superficial venous system of the arm.

Aortic Arch

The aortic arch is the curved portion of the aorta, the major artery in the body, which branches out to supply blood to the head, neck, and arms.

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