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A 6-month-old infant is to be on nothing-by-mouth (npo) status for 4 hours before surgery for cleft palate repair. what is the most important concern for the infant before surgery?

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With a six month old infant who is told to eat nothing by mouth for four hours prior to surgery to repair a cleft palate, the biggest concern for this infant prior to the surgery is the altered fluid intake prior to the surgery.
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