During the intraoperative phase of nursing care, what is one aspect of giving nursing care?
A) Physiologic monitoring
B) Providing emotional support to family
C) Maintaining patient's respiratory status
D) Maintaining a sterile, controlled environment
Ans: A
Feedback: During the intraoperative phase, the nurse is responsible for physiologic monitoring. Emotional support is provided to the patient, not the family; anesthesia maintains the patient's respiratory status; the intraoperative nurse maintains an aseptic environment.
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