A passage describes how a particular hospital reduced central-line infections: first it trained staff, then it implemented a checklist, and finally it achieved a 70% reduction in infection rates over 18 months. Which conclusion is most logically supported by this information?
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AStaff training alone is sufficient to eliminate central-line infections without additional tools.
BAll hospitals that use checklists automatically reduce infections by exactly 70%.
CCentral-line infections will be eliminated entirely if hospitals adopt this protocol.
DStructured interventions such as staff training and checklists can significantly reduce hospital-acquired infections.
✓ Correct answer: D. Structured interventions such as staff training and checklists can significantly reduce hospital-acquired infections.A logical conclusion is one directly and fully supported by the evidence; the passage demonstrates that a combination of training and checklists produced a large reduction, supporting the general effectiveness of structured interventions without overgeneralizing.
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