Proper preoperative skin antisepsis using appropriate antiseptic (chlorhexidine-alcohol preferred) is crucial for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). Best practice: shower with antiseptic soap night before/morning of surgery; hair removal only if necessary using clippers (not razors) immediately before; appropriate antiseptic application (concentric circles from incision outward, allow dry). Other SSI prevention bundle elements: appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis (within 60 minutes before incision, discontinued within 24 hours); maintaining normothermia; glucose control in diabetics; aseptic technique. Postoperative: wound assessment; hand hygiene before dressing changes; patient education about signs (redness, swelling, warmth, pain, discharge, fever). Nurses play key roles in compliance with protocols, monitoring for early signs, educating patients. SSIs increase morbidity, length of stay, costs. Bundled approaches reduce rates. Documentation includes preoperative preparation and postoperative assessment.

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• Joseph Soko – 101 pts

• Visual Pathway Lesions
• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Emergency: Environmental Emergencies