The patient generally acquires nosocomial pneumonia:
a. at daycare centers.
b. on airplanes.
c. during hospitalization.
d. in the winter season.
ANS: C
Nosocomial infections are acquired in the hospital. Nosocomial infections are not associated with daycare centers or airplanes and may happen in any season.
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