The nurse explains during preoperative teaching that withholding food for 8 hours before surgery helps prevent which of the following conditions?

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Withholding food for 8 hours before surgery is important in preventing aspiration pneumonia, which can occur if the stomach contents regurgitate into the lungs while the patient is under anesthesia. It does not prevent stomach dilation, electrolyte imbalance, or nausea.

The Nurse Explains During Preoperative Teaching That Withholding Food for 8