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Exploring the evidence around pre-operative fasting practices
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Exploring the evidence around pre-operative fasting practices
Nurs Times.
2006 Jul.
Abstract
Presenting a patient who is adequately fasted for theatre is still a controversial issue in contemporary nursing practice. This article will explore the evidence on fasting to allow nurses to reflect upon their own practice in this area.
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