Which of the Following Have Been Identified as Evidence-Based Guidelines

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following have been identified as evidence-based guidelines to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) ? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Prepping the surgical site with a razor followed by an antiseptic scrub
• B) Giving antibiotics immediately after the procedure
• C) Maintaining blood glucose levels
• D) Maintaining normal body temperatures

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Definitions:

Horizontal Line

A straight line that has a zero slope and runs parallel to the horizontal axis in a graph.

Vertical Line

A straight line that goes up and down on a graph, representing a scenario where one variable changes while the other remains constant.

Downward Sloping

Describes a line on a graph that shows a decrease in one variable as another variable increases, often used to illustrate laws of demand in economics.

Negatively Related

A term used to describe two variables that move in opposite directions; as one increases, the other decreases.