Flashcard 6 - Respiratory Flashcard Set for the CCRN
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hospital-acquired pneumonia or healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP)
Explanation:
Hospital-acquired pneumonia, particularly healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP), can be diagnosed in patients who develop symptoms within 90 days of hospitalization with at least two of the admission days being spent in an acute care unit.
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