What Is the Effect of the Presence of Hyperglycemia in the Immediate

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the presence of hyperglycemia in the immediate postoperative period?

• A) Increases the risk for infection in the diabetic patient only
• B) Decreases the risk for surgical site infection
• C) Increases the risk for infection in diabetic and nondiabetic patients
• D) Has no effect on the body's ability to fight infection

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