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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - IPC & Outcomes

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Which of the following factors should the nurse note in the patient’s history as potentially contributing to wound infection at the surgical site?

A pediatric patient
A patient with diabetes mellitus
An extremely obese patient
Both B and C

Explanation

Answer: D-Both a patient with diabetes mellitus and an extremely obese patient are at higher risk of developing wound infections at the surgical site. The nurse must recognize those conditions that could cause complications during the perioperative period. They can then tailor nursing interventions and expected outcomes to reduce possible complications after the surgical procedure.

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