Which of the following is not a proactive approach to prevent unnecessary stress in a surgical patient?
A proactive approach to prevent unnecessary aspects of the surgical stress response areMinimal access techniquesBlockade of afferent painful stimuli (e.g. epidural analgesia, spinal analgesia, wound catheters)Minimal periods of starvationEarly mobilisationRef: Bailey and love 27e pg: 11
Using minimal access techniques
Nerve blocks
Minimal periods of starvation
Prolonged bed rest
General surgery