Which of the following is NOT true regarding hospital-acquired infections?

A. The incidence rate of HAI is at crisis level in United States hospitals.
B. The incidence rate of HAI has risen steadily over the last couple of decades,
C. HAIs are linked to the quality of care processes that patients receive and their hospital environment.
D. HAIs are linked to the preexisting severity of the patient's condition upon admission.


Answer: D

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