Endotracheal intubation increases a patient's susceptibility to which of the following common pathogens?
A) Pneumocystis carinii
B) Neisseria meningitidis
C) Staphylococcus aureus
D) Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Endotracheal intubation increases a patient's susceptibility to Staphylococcus aureus,as well as Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Enterobacteriaceae species,and Candida.Pneumocystis carinii is common in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus,liver failure,or vasculitis are susceptible to Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Endotracheal Intubation Increases a Patient's Susceptibility to Which of the Following