A nurse is caring for a client after joint replacement surgery.What action by the nurse is most important to prevent wound infection?

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Preventing surgical wound infection is a primary responsibility of the nurse,who must use aseptic technique to change dressings or empty drains.The other actions do not prevent infection but can lead to early detection of an infection that is already present.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client After Joint Replacement