The nurse is assisting in the surgical holding area. The nurse understands that which of the following schedules are recommended for prophylactic antibiotics?

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Prophylactic antibiotics are recommended to be administered within 1 hour prior to surgical incision to ensure adequate tissue levels of the antibiotic at the time of surgery, reducing the risk of postoperative infections. This timing is based on clinical guidelines to maximize the effectiveness of the antibiotics and minimize the risk of surgical site infections.

The Nurse Is Assisting in the Surgical Holding Area