Patients at risk for nosocomial infections.
The perioperative nurse plans interventions that will supplement the patient's body defense mechanisms against infection. While not all risks can be eliminated, they can be reduced.
D003428:Cross Infection / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012306:Risk