Surgical site infection Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 48-year-old man presents for follow-up evaluation after an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed 14 days ago. The patient has been complaining of pain and warmth at the incision site for the past three days. He has not had fevers or chills. Past medical history is significant for well-controlled diabetes mellitus type 2 and seasonal rhinitis. Medications include metformin and glucocorticoid nasal spray. The patient has a 25-pack year smoking history and currently smokes. His most recent HbA1C is 6.1%. BMI is 23 kg/m2. Temperature is 37.1 °C (98.8°F), blood pressure is 125/78 mmHg, pulse is 96/min, respiratory rate is 16/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. On physical examination, one of the surgical wounds appears tender with purulent drainage and surrounding erythema. Which of the following factors confers an increased risk for developing this condition?  

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