A patient expresses fear of nausea and vomiting postoperatively from the anesthesia. Select the nurse's best response
a. "I understand your concerns and fears. I hope your surgeon discussed that problem with you."
b. "Try not to worry. You will be heavily sedated if that occurs, and you will not remember the feelings."
c. "Nausea and vomiting occur much less frequently now, since we use a more balanced approach to anesthesia."
d. "Let both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist know about your fears of this side effect."
c
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