Based on data presented in this textbook, which HAC is the most costly based on 2012-2013 data?
1. Falls
2. Pressure ulcers
3. Catheter-associated urinary track infections
4. Adverse drug events
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Explanation: 1. Falls is the fourth most common.
2. Pressure ulcers is the highest.
3. Catheter-associated urinary track infections is the third most common.
4. Adverse events is the second most common in the data provided.
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