An additional measure recommended by HQA (Hospital Quality Alliance) for a patient with the diagnosis of pneumonia would be
A. thrombolytic agent received within 30 minutes of hospital arrival
B. smoking cessation advice/counseling
C. blood culture performed prior to first antibiotic received in the hospital
D. prophylactic antibiotic received within 1 hour prior to surgical incision
Answer: B
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