The best time to give prophylactic antibiotics to the women undergoing cesarean section is:
a. One hour before the surgery
b. Two hours before the surgery
c. Not indicated unless she has an active infection
d. At the time the cord is clamped
ANS: a
Administration of narrow-spectrum prophylactic antibiotics should occur within 60 minutes prior to the skin incision.
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