A patient has fractured the radius and may require surgery. His last meal was at 6:00 PM, and the surgery is held for risk of a potential aspiration. What is the earliest time the patient could potentially have surgery?
A) 12:00 AM
B) 9:00 PM
C) 8:00 AM
D) 6:00 AM
Ans: A
Feedback: Within four to six hours of eating, residual waste material passes into the terminal ileum.
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