The Pediatric Patient Is at Risk for Surgical Site Infection

The pediatric patient is at risk for surgical site infection related to surgical intervention.Select the outcome indicator that would best reflect that the goal of freedom from signs and symptoms of infection was attained.

A) The surgical site heals by first intention.
B) The patient is at or returning to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.
C) The patient's fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances are maintained at or improved from baseline levels.
D) The patient demonstrates or reports adequate pain control.