The individual admitted to the hospital who is at the greatest risk for acquiring a hospital-acquired infection is
1. A 2-month-old infant with a head injury from being dropped.
2. A 10-year-old with a hairline fracture from sliding into third base.
3. A 6-year-old who fell off the monkey bars and has three broken ribs.
4. A 17-year-old with an elevated blood alcohol level.
ANS: 1
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