Which of the Following Should You Do When Scheduling a Patient

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should you do when scheduling a patient for a fasting procedure?

• A) Instruct the patient to eat and take all medications as usual
• B) Schedule the procedure as early in the day as possible
• C) Tell the patient to eat breakfast and then have only liquids before the procedure
• D) Allow the patient to come at any time throughout the day for the procedure
• E) Avoid scheduling the patient in the morning

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