*Note: These flashcards include questions similar to alternative format questions as seen on the NCLEX-RN exam.* An infection that a patient acquires while hospitalized is called a `____`.

Flashcard 1 - Safety and Infection Control Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-RN Exam

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The correct answer is:

nosocomial infection

Explanation:

Infection control is an essential nursing job. Nosocomial infections can be totally unrelated to a patient’s underlying reason for hospitalization, but they can greatly increase the risk of further morbidity and mortality and affect the patient’s ability to heal.

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