Which group of patients should be scheduled early in the day for surgical procedures?
A) Young healthy adults
B) Patients scheduled for colonoscopy
C) Patients with diabetes
D) Out-of-town patients

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Because patients may have to be NPO for a certain period before surgery,NPO time is usually reduced for infants,small children,patients with diabetes,and older adults,who are prone to dehydration.

Which Group of Patients Should Be Scheduled Early in the Day