What is the most common cause of wound infections?
a. Geriatric patient
b. Implant infection
c. Microorganisms introduced during surgery
d. Compromised patient
ANS: C
Wound healing can be interrupted by infection. A common cause of wound infection is the result of microorganisms entering the wound during the surgical procedure.
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