A patient scheduled for elective liposuction reports a new onset fever and productive cough the day before surgery. What is the correct project planning response?
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A
Proceed with surgery using prophylactic antibiotics
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B
Postpone the procedure until the patient is fully evaluated and recovered
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C
Reduce the scope of liposuction to shorten operative time
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D
Ask the anesthesiologist to manage the infection intraoperatively