A patient is scheduled for surgery at 0800 . Which is correct?
a. The person is NPO 6 to 8 hours before surgery.
b. The person can have a light breakfast be-fore surgery.
c. The person is allowed only water after midnight.
d. The person will receive a regular evening meal and a bedtime snack.
A
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