A patient develops a nosocomial surgical wound infection. Which organism does the nurse recognize as being most likely the cause of the nosocomial infection?

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Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of nosocomial surgical wound infections. It is a bacteria that is commonly found on the skin and can easily be introduced into a surgical site during a procedure. Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Shigella are all causes of foodborne illnesses and are not commonly associated with surgical wound infections.

A Patient Develops a Nosocomial Surgical Wound Infection