To allow adequate time for gastric emptying, a preoperative adult should fast for:
a. 1–2 hours.
b. 2–4 hours.
c. 4–6 hours.
d. 6–8 hours.
d
A fasting period of 6–8 hours is recommended for the
majority of individuals to allow for adequate gastric emptying
and to prevent aspiration.
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