An experienced perioperative nurse was precepting a new perioperative nurse in the circulating role.She watched and coached as the new nurse prepared to perform the skin prep on a patient for closure of a colostomy.The new nurse had never had the opportunity to prep a patient with an existing colostomy and was concerned about the potential of her actions contributing to an SSI.After the successful prep and the onset of the procedure,the experienced nurse and the new nurse had an opportunity to discuss SSIs in this patient population and preventive measures.What combinations of topic should they have discussed?

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The WHO provides SSI prevention guidelines for consideration in planning and implementing nursing interventions to optimize successful patient outcomes.The nurse assesses the patient's susceptibility for infection,classifies the wound on the intraoperative record,implements sterile technique,protects the patient from cross-contamination,collaborates in administration of antibiotic prophylaxis,and performs other responsibilities to create and control the environment of care.

An Experienced Perioperative Nurse Was Precepting a New Perioperative Nurse