Question

A patient is instructed not to have anything to eat or drink eight hours prior to surgery. when arriving to the preoperative holding area, the patient informs the nurse they ate eggs and toast about 2 hours ago. what is the best response by the nurse?

Answer 1

A patient is instructed not to have anything to eat or drink eight hours prior to surgery. when arriving to the preoperative holding area, the patient informs the nurse they ate eggs and toast about 2 hours ago. what is the best response by the nurse?
Let me check with the surgeon whether we need to reschedule.