The nurse prepares a patient for surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which intervention should reduce the patient's risk of developing a surgical site infection? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
◦ Apply antiembolism stocking prior to surgery.
◦ Discontinue intravenous antibiotics 24 hours after the surgery.
◦ Administer prescribed antibiotic 1 hour before the surgery begins.
◦ Remove excess hair from abdominal area with an electric clipper.
◦ Shave abdominal region before the surgery.
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