A two-week-old infant with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is admitted for corrective surgery. The nurse recognizes that the primary objective of the preoperative period is to:

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The nurse recognizes that the primary objective of the preoperative period is to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Preoperative restoration of fluid and electrolyte balance improves the likelihood of a successful outcome after the procedure.

A Two-Week-Old Infant with Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis Is Admitted for Corrective