Which Is the Priority Nursing Action When Providing Patient Care

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which is the priority nursing action when providing patient care during the preoperative phase of care?

• A) Ensuring NPO status
• B) Monitoring vital signs
• C) Obtaining informed consent
• D) Completing a preoperative checklist

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Definitions:

IgA

An antibody known as Immunoglobulin A is essential for the protective functions within mucous membranes.

IgD

A class of antibodies that play a role in the immune system's response to antigens, mainly found on the surface of B cells.

Secondary Immune Response

The enhanced immune response elicited upon a second or subsequent exposure to a specific antigen, providing quicker and more effective protection.

Memory Cells

Long-lived immune cells that "remember" past infections, allowing for a faster and stronger response upon re-exposure to the same pathogen.