Calculate the hospital infection rate (including newborns):DischargesAdults and Children 7,690Newborn 989Nosocomial Infections  23Consultations  2,594

A. 0.02%
B. 0.26%
C. 0.27%
D. Not enough information is provided to determine the hospital-acquired infection rate


Answer: C

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