Asked by Danny Moreno on May 27, 2024
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The preoperative nurse who is providing patient teaching to a 49-year-old patient who is scheduled to undergo a right-side inguinal surgery repair.The nurse informs the patient that the American Society of Anesthesiologists recommend that patients undergoing surgery with a general anesthesia fast from meat and fried foods for how many hours before surgery?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
Inguinal Surgery
Surgical procedure aimed at correcting issues related to the inguinal region of the body, commonly involving hernia repair.
General Anesthesia
A medically induced, reversible state of unconsciousness, achieved with medications to allow patients to undergo surgery without pain or distress.
American Society of Anesthesiologists
A professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice and study of anesthesiology.
- Recognize the significance of fasting guidelines prior to surgery with general anesthesia.
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Bhawanpreet singh DhindsaMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)provides recommendations on fluid and food intake before procedures requiring general anesthesia,regional anesthesia,or sedation/analgesia.The ASA recommendations include fasting from intake of clear liquids for 2 or more hours,and a light meal of toast and clear liquids for 6 hours.The patient also cannot have any meat or fried foods 8 hours before surgery,unless explicitly specified by the anesthesiologist or surgeon.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance of fasting guidelines prior to surgery with general anesthesia.