What action by the perioperative nursing staff is most important to prevent surgical wound infection in a client having a total joint replacement?

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To prevent surgical wound infection,antibiotics are given preoperatively within an hour of surgery.Simply taking a shower will not help prevent infection unless the client is told to use special antimicrobial soap.The other options are processes to monitor for infection,not prevent it.

What Action by the Perioperative Nursing Staff Is Most Important