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Which of the following describes a nosocomial infection?
  1. A new infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare setting.
  2. An infection not present before admission to a hospital or healthcare setting.
  3. An infection identified 48-72 hours after admission to a hospital or healthcare setting.
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - A nosocomial infection or hospital-acquired infection is a new infection occurring while hospitalized or in a healthcare setting. Nosocomial infections are caused by non-infected patient exposure of pathogens from other patients, healthcare workers, treatments, and procedures.
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