Abstract

Nosocomial infections are serious complications in surgical patients, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Nurses play a vital role in preventing these infections through various strategies, including adherence to hand hygiene protocols, proper wound care, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental control, and patient education. This literature review aims to identify and analyze the role of nurses in preventing nosocomial infections in surgical patients.

Keywords

nosocomial infections, surgical patients, infection prevention, nursing role, hand hygiene