Food present in the gastrointestinal tract at the time of general surgery will increase the client's risk for:
a. gastrointestinal infection.
b. aspiration or vomiting.
c. postoperative constipation.
d. fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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