A woman in labor will receive general anesthesia prior to cesarean section.The nurse reminds the patient that food and fluids need to be restricted for several hours prior to delivery.What will this prevent?

Name: A woman in labor will receive general anesthesia prior to cesarean section.The nurse reminds the patient that food and fluids need to be restricted for several hours prior to delivery.What will this prevent?
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The major adverse effect of general anesthesia is aspiration of stomach contents.

A Woman in Labor Will Receive General Anesthesia Prior to Cesarean