A client has an inguinal hernia repair and later develops a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection at the surgical site. What is the most important factor to prevent this infection?
A) Surgical asepsis
B) Increased T cells
C) Decreased antibiotics
D) Increased vitamin C

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Clients are at risk for healthcare-associated infections when the healthcare staff does not follow safety guidelines. Medical and surgical asepsis are the primary safety interventions for preventing disease in the healthcare environment.

A Client Has an Inguinal Hernia Repair and Later Develops