An OR nurse will be participating in the intraoperative phase of a patient's kidney transplant. What action will the nurse prioritize in this aspect of nursing care?
A) Monitoring the patient's physiologic status
B) Providing emotional support to family
C) Maintaining the patient's cognitive status
D) Maintaining a clean environment
Ans: A
Feedback:
During the intraoperative phase, the nurse is responsible for physiologic monitoring. The intraoperative nurse cannot support the family at this time and the nurse is not responsible for maintaining the patient's cognitive status. The intraoperative nurse maintains an aseptic, not clean, environment.
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