All of the following are precautions to be taken before administering a general anesthetic EXCEPT ________.

A. ensuring that patients have avoided strenuous activity prior to administration
B. administering the anesthetic only when the patient has an empty stomach
C. cautioning patients not to drive for 12-24 hours
D. advising patients to avoid alcohol and depressant drugs 2-3 days before the surgery and one day after the surgery


Answer: A

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