The nurse notes that a client is not expected to abstain from food or fluids before a surgical procedure. Which possible postoperative complication is avoided by this action?
a. Daily headaches
b. Increased fatigue
c. Delayed blood clotting
d. Depletion of glucose stores
d. Depletion of glucose stores
Pre-operative fasting is not recommended in most cases and can result in diminished glucose stores post-operatively. Fatigue and daily headaches are not common side effects of preoperative fasting. Delayed blood clotting is not associated with fasting during the preoperative period.
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