A nurse is caring for a client who has developed a nosocomial infection. Which is the most common nosocomial infection of which the nurse should be aware?
A) Nasal infections
B) Surgical-site infections
C) Fungal infections
D) Sexually transmitted infections
B
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Surgical-site infections, respiratory infections, and gastrointestinal infections are some of the common nosocomial infections of which the nurse should be aware. Nasal, fungal, and sexually transmitted infections are not common nosocomial infections.
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