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    Before General Surgical Procedures, Oral Food and Fluids Are Withheld
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Before General Surgical Procedures, Oral Food and Fluids Are Withheld

Question 14

Question 14

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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.

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