The client decides to have surgery and is scheduled for a modified radical mastectomy with immediate abdominal myocutaneous flap reconstruction. A modified radical mastectomy involves removal of breast tissue and lymph nodes, but it conserves the pectoralis major muscle. The reconstruction involves the use of a flap of skin and muscle from the abdomen to create a breast mound.The client arrives at the surgery center 2 hours before her scheduled surgery. The nurse confirms the client's NPO status. The client states she had a cracker this morning just before coming to the surgery center. She informs the nurse that she is so nervous about the surgery and may back out if she is unable to have it today. The client asks the nurse not to tell anyone about the cracker. What action is most important for the nurse to take?"
a) Respect the client's request for confidentiality and proceed with the surgery as scheduled.
b) Inform the surgical team about the client's NPO status and proceed with the surgery.
c) Delay the surgery and inform the surgeon about the client's intake of food.
d) Proceed with the surgery without informing anyone about the client's intake of food.