A client in the immediate postoperative period begins to complain of nausea and ultimately begins vomiting. The nausea and vomiting is most likely related to
A) Movement of bowels during surgery
B) Inactivity and emotional upset
C) The effects of anesthetic agents
D) Severe pain at the operative site
Ans: C
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