A premature infant is hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit. He sleeps in an incubator, is intubated, and has an intravenous catheter as well as a urinary catheter in place. He is only allowed two visitors for 5 minutes at the top of each hour. How many factors are present that could contribute to the development of a nosocomial infection in this individual?

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The factors contributing to nosocomial infections include the use of an incubator, intubation, intravenous catheter, urinary catheter, and limited visitor access, totaling six factors.

A Premature Infant Is Hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care