Question

Mary, an elderly woman with an indwelling catheter, is admitted to a local hospital for treatment of pneumonia. Three days after her admission, Mary's husband receives a call from the hospital. He is informed that Mary has a nosocomial infection. Which of the following statements is true?

a. The nosocomial infection referred to is pneumonia.
b. Mary has most likely developed a urinary tract infection.
c. Of all hospital patients, 25-30% develop nosocomial infections.
d. Mary's nosocomial infection could have been prevented with improved ventilation.

Answer 1

Mary most likely has a urinary tract infection (UTI) as a result of her indwelling catheter.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nosocomial infection referred to in the scenario is not specified, so option a cannot be determined. However, based on the symptoms and information given, it is more likely that Mary has developed a urinary tract infection (UTI) as a result of her indwelling catheter. Therefore, option b is the most correct statement.

Option c cannot be determined based on the information given, as the prevalence of nosocomial infections can vary. Option d is not applicable to Mary's situation, as improved ventilation is not specifically mentioned as a preventive measure for her infection.