Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Vital Signs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the vital signs the nurse collects during the preoperative phase?

A) They are the only vital signs collected during the perioperative period.
B) When later vital signs are taken, they are compared against the preoperative set.
C) Generally preoperative vital signs are only relevant during the intraoperative process.
D) These are not essential and may be omitted for emergency surgeries.