<prompt> Which of the following is not a proactive approach to prevent unnecessary stress in a surgical patient?Using minimal access techniquesNerve blocksMinimal periods of starvationProlonged bed rest  <response>: 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 cathetersMinimal periods of starvationEarly mobilisationRef: Bailey and love 27e pg: 11 