Patient guidelines for surgery include ____.
A) informing the patient of specific dietary restrictions
B) asking patients to refrain from cigarette smoking for 2 hours before surgery
C) telling the patient to leave his/her money in the nightstand in her hospital room
D) discouraging bathing the morning of surgery
E) explaining that the patient will be able to drive home after the surgery

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Informing the patient of specific dietary restrictions is a common guideline before surgery to prevent complications such as aspiration. Other options are incorrect or unsafe practices.

Patient Guidelines for Surgery Include ____