The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient with an incision. Which of the following nursing interventions have been found to decrease wound infections? (Select all that apply.)
a. Perform hand hygiene before and after contact with the patient.
b. Maintain normoglycemia.
c. Use hair clippers to remove hair.
d. Administer antibiotics within 30 to 60 minutes of incision time.
e. Provide bath and linen change daily.
f. Perform first dressing change 1 week postoperatively.
Answer: A, B, C, D
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