Which of the following is NOT used as a classification for pneumonia?
A) the causative pathogen
B) the area of infection
C) its ability to spread
D) the setting in which it is acquired

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Pneumonia classification is based on the causative pathogen, the area of infection, and the setting in which it is acquired (community-acquired, hospital-acquired, or healthcare-associated). The ability of pneumonia to spread is not used as a classification. Rather, it is a characteristic of the causative pathogen itself.

Which of the Following Is NOT Used as a Classification