During the evening before surgery,it is extremely important that the client:

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It is crucial for clients to remain NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight prior to surgery to avoid aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs during anesthesia. Drinking well to avoid dehydration is important in general but not specifically during the evening before surgery. The skin prep is typically done in the preoperative area just before surgery, so it would not be ordered the morning of the surgery. While clients should have access to water, they should not consume it after midnight on the night before surgery.

During the Evening Before Surgery,it Is Extremely Important That the Client