Which keyword signals priority interventions?

• A. First
• B. Immediate
• C. Most important
• D. Priority

Answer: (B)

Timing language in care instructions signals how quickly actions should be taken. Immediate clearly communicates that an intervention must be started right away to prevent harm, making it time-critical. In MDC1 practice, this means no delay and actions should be initiated immediately. Other terms like first, most important, or priority describe order or importance but do not specify that action must begin now, so they don’t signal the same urgent timing. Therefore, the word that signals priority interventions is immediate.