During preoperative assessment for a 7:30 case,the patient indicates to the nurse that he had a cup of coffee this morning.The nurse reports this information to the anesthesia provider anticipating

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For fatty,fried,and meat sources,the recommended fast is 8 hours.Fasting from intake of a light meal or from nonhuman milk for 6 or more hours,breast milk for 4 or more hours,and clear liquids for 2 to 3 hours before elective procedures requiring general anesthesia,regional anesthesia,or sedation is recommended.A delay in or cancellation of surgery will be in order for this case.Questions regarding components of the coffee (e.g.,milk; can determine the length of time for a delay),asking why,and evaluating the preoperative education may all be items to be addressed,especially from a performance improvement perspective,but at this time in caring for this patient,a delay or cancellation is in order.

During Preoperative Assessment for a 7:30 Case,the Patient Indicates to the Nurse