At what time of day should diabetic patients be scheduled for surgical procedures?
a. Middle of day
b. Late afternoon
c. Early in the day
d. Last case of the day
ANS: C
Scheduling diabetic patients early in the day minimizes the period during which oral intake is restricted.
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A) True B) False
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