The nurse notes that a client is not expected to abstain from food or fluids before a surgical procedure. Which possible postoperative complication is avoided by this action?

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Pre-operative fasting is not recommended in most cases and can result in diminished glucose stores post-operatively. Fatigue and daily headaches are not common side effects of preoperative fasting. Delayed blood clotting is not associated with fasting during the preoperative period.

The Nurse Notes That a Client Is Not Expected to Abstain