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An 89-year-old patient with diabetes is scheduled for cataract surgery. The nurse should anticipate which preoperative instruction? a) Withhold insulin on the morning of surgery. b) Use artificial tears to moisten the eyes. c) Administer a regular diet up to 8 hours before surgery. d) Continue taking metformin until the day of surgery.

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          An 89-year-old patient with diabetes is scheduled for cataract surgery. The nurse should anticipate which preoperative instruction?
a) Withhold insulin on the morning of surgery.
b) Use artificial tears to moisten the eyes.
c) Administer a regular diet up to 8 hours before surgery.
d) Continue taking metformin until the day of surgery.

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04/26/2022

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An 89-year-old patient with diabetes is scheduled for cataract surgery. The nurse should anticipate which preoperative instruction? a) Withhold insulin on the morning of surgery. b) Use artificial tears to moisten the eyes. c) Administer a regular diet up to 8 hours before surgery. d) Continue taking metformin until the day of surgery.