Write a 275 word essay based on the following information and the questions that follow. Please utilize two peer-reviewed sources.
Prior to surgical procedures, patients are instructed to not take anything by mouth after midnight on the proceeding day. Due to surgical schedules, some
patients can go as long as 10-12 hours without any liquids.
Based on the evidence, what time limit is the best choice to manage this health challenge for the patient scheduled to have a surgical procedure?
List one PICOT question that could be generated from this scenario.
Which ethical considerations would need to be addressed prior to conducting a research study on this topic?
How would you incorporate patient preferences into evidence-based practice?