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The surgeon orders cefazolin (Ancef) 1 g to be given I.V. at 7:30 a.m. when the client's surgery is scheduled at 8:00 a.m. What is the primary reason to start the antibiotic exactly at 7:30 a.m.?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Administering cefazolin 30 to 60 minutes before incision ensures optimal tissue levels to prevent surgical site infections. Timing is critical for prophylactic efficacy, not legal requirements or postoperative dosing schedules.

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