During a class on health care-associated infections, the nurse shares several facts about these infections. Which statements about health care-associated infections are true? (select all that apply)
A. They are contracted in the home or community.
B. They are contracted in a hospital or institution.
C. They are more difficult to treat.
D. The organisms that cause these infections are more virulent.
E. The infection is incubating at the time of admission.
Answer:
B. They are contracted in a hospital or institution.
C. They are more difficult to treat.
D. The organisms that cause these infections are more virulent.
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