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Which nosocomial infection is most likely to be contracted from a catheter?

surgical site infection
urinary tract infection
Clostridium difficile
hospital-acquired pneumonia

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Answer:

The most common nosocomial infection that occurs due to a catheter is urinary tract infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

Urinary catheter is a medical instrument that is used to help the exit of urine from the bladder, in case of urinary obstruction or when a patient must remain in bed.

Catheter associated urinary tract infections is a type of nosocomial infection that is very common, and is associated with prolonged catheter use or contamination during medical procedures.

Other options, like surgical site infection , Clostridium difficile infection or hospital-acquired pneumonia are not related to catheter use.

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