Before surgery, the skin must be washed or painted with a(n) ________ to reduce the number of transient and normal microorganisms to an absolute minimum.

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Antiseptic solutions are specifically designed to be applied to living tissues to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. Before surgery, the skin is treated with an antiseptic solution to minimize the microbial load, including both transient and resident microorganisms, thereby reducing the risk of post-surgical infections.

Before Surgery, the Skin Must Be Washed or Painted with A(n)