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elizabeth18 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

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.