Which of the following causes highest risk of nosocomial infection to a patient
Correct Answer: Patient admitted for elective surgery
Description: While all hospitalized patients are at risk for HAI, ceain subpopulations are at increased risk. These include the elderly, the immune-compromised, the very young or premature, and burn and surgical patients. Ref: Ananthanarayana & panikers 9th edition
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