[Answered]: A nurse is caring for a patient who is going to…

A nurse is caring for a patient who is going to have surgery with sedation in the morning. The nurse receives a new order for NPO after midnight for the patient. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the rationale for the updated diet order? Answers: A – D A The order was a mistake and needs to be clarified with the provider B The nutrients in the food will cause an interaction with the sedation C The patient is at risk for aspiration following the surgery D The patient is at risk for dysphagia following the surgery