Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a major concern for ventilated patients because it:
A) Occurs in 5% of ventilated patients
B) Causes 75% of nosocomial infections in vented patients
C) Develops within 24 hours of intubation
D) Increases hospital stay length and mortality
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