Which of the following organisms is associated with a poor prognosis in the patient with ventila-tor-related pneumonia despite optimal therapy?
a. C. pneumoniae
b. Klebsiella
c. P. aeruginosa
d. S. pneumoniae
ANS: C
Some organisms, such as P. aeruginosa and Acinetobacter species, are associated with a poor prognosis in ventilator-associated pneumonia, despite optimal therapy. The mortality rate for these organisms may approach 90%, despite appropriate treatment.
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