A 6-year-old client is scheduled for an elective tonsillecto…
A 6-year-old client is scheduled for an elective tonsillectomy at 1300. During the preoperative assessment at 1100, the nurse reviews the intake history with the parent. The parent reports the child consumed the following this morning:• 0700 – A bowl of cereal with cow’s milk• 0830 – A glass of apple juice without pulp• 0900 – A slice of toastThe child is otherwise healthy. Based on fasting recommendations to reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?