The nurse is interviewing a client who is to have outpatient surgery using a general anaesthetic. Which of the following information is most important to communicate to the surgeon and anaesthesiologist before surgery?

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The information about the client's father suggests that there may be a family history of malignant hyperthermia and that precautions may need to be taken to prevent this complication. Current research indicates that having clear liquids 3 hours before surgery does not increase the risk for aspiration in most clients. Clients are instructed to discontinue Aspirin 1-2 weeks before surgery. The client should be offered caffeinated beverages postoperatively to prevent a caffeine-withdrawal headache, but this does not have preoperative implications.

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