Preparing the Patient for Surgery

site infection (SSI) (Chopra et al., 2010). In addition, obese patients have an increased fre-quency of comorbid conditions, such as dia-betes mellitus, that may increase their risk for SSIs. 16. The perioperative nurse may be responsible for administering antibiotics prior to surgery. Administration of antibiotics prior to the inci-

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