A client's preanesthetic preparation for surgery in which general anesthesia will be administered includes which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A)being admitted to the hospital the day prior to the surgery
B)withholding of food and fluids for at least 8 hours before the procedure
C)signing a form indicating informed consent for administration of anesthesia
D)taking regularly scheduled medications on the day of surgery with a minimal amount of water
E)limiting visitors to reduce stress and anxiety prior to surgery

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A client's preanesthetic preparation for surgery in which general anesthesia will be administered begins with the withholding of food and fluids for a designated period,usually at least 8 hours before the procedure.Keeping the client's stomach as empty as possible reduces the possibility for aspiration of gastric contents into the lungs during surgery.The client's regularly scheduled medications are usually administered on the day of surgery with a minimal amount of water;the anesthesia provider specifies how these medications should be managed (e.g. ,which medications should be administered and which should be withheld).Other medications may be prescribed for the client in preparation for surgery.The client must also sign a form indicating informed consent for administration of anesthesia.

A Client's Preanesthetic Preparation for Surgery in Which General Anesthesia