The perioperative nurse realizes that the surgical environment is designed to ensure which of the following?

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The surgical environment is designed to control surgical asepsis and prevent infection by minimizing the risk of contamination. While it is important for the environment to be calming and easy to use, the primary goal is to maintain a sterile environment to minimize the risk of postoperative infections. The reduction of postoperative pain is also a goal of the surgical team but is not the main priority of the surgical environment design.

The Perioperative Nurse Realizes That the Surgical Environment Is Designed