Question

complete the sentence with the word that best fits the overall meaning and tone. mackenzie found it difficult not to eat or drink for several hours, but the surgeon had instructed her to ___ before the medical procedure. fast diet starve

Explanation:

"Fast" means to abstain from eating or drinking for a period of time, which is appropriate for the context of preparing for a medical procedure. "Diet" usually refers to a long - term eating plan for health or weight - loss purposes. "Stave" is not related to the act of not eating or drinking before a medical procedure.

Answer:

fast