An infection acquired during hospitalization is referred to as a(n) ________ infection.
A) antibiotic-induced
B) therapeutic
C) medication-stimulated
D) nosocomial
E) herd initiated

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A nosocomial infection is an infection that is acquired during a hospitalization or stay in any healthcare setting. It may develop in a patient while they are in the hospital, or appear after discharge from the hospital. Hence, option D is the correct choice. Options A, B, C, and E are not accurate terms for hospital-acquired infections.

An Infection Acquired During Hospitalization Is Referred to as A(n)