Approximately what percent of hospitalized patients develop a health care–associated infection?
a. 1%
b. 4%
c. 10%
d. 25%
ANS: B
Patients are at risk for developing infections during their hospital stay. A recent study estimated that 4% of hospitalized patients in the United States develop a health care–associated infection.
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