A healthy woman who is scheduled for elective cesarean birth is being admitted to the hospital. Her surgery is scheduled to begin in 4 hours. The woman asks for a sip of coffee with creamer. How should the nurse respond?

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The woman is not allowed to have anything to eat or drink except for clear liquids until after her surgery. While coffee may not technically be considered a clear liquid, black coffee without creamer is allowed in some hospitals. Creamer contains fat and can increase the risk of aspirating stomach contents during surgery. Therefore, it is not recommended for the woman to have coffee with creamer.

A Healthy Woman Who Is Scheduled for Elective Cesarean Birth