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elizabeth18

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Before general surgical procedures, oral food and fluids are withheld from patients for at least:
 
  a. 4 to 6 hours.
  b. 6 to 8 hours.
  c. 8 to 12 hours.
  d. 12 to 24 hours.

Question 2

Protein is important in the postoperative recovery period for tissue synthesis and:
 
  a. good immune function.
  b. maintaining insulin levels.
  c. metabolism of antibiotics.
  d. sparing glycogen stores.


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karlss

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


elizabeth18

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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