Which clients are at increased risk for postoperative nausea and vomiting? (Select all that apply.)
a. Older adult with a history of hypertension
b. Client who was in the lateral position during surgery
c. Middle aged client with a body mass in-dex (BMI) of 46
d. Woman who has undergone a cholecys-tectomy
e. Young adult who received 3 L of IV fluid during surgery
f. Man who has a history of seasickness
g. Man who has a nasogastric tube to suction
C, D, F
Obesity, motion sickness, and general anesthesia carry increased risk for postoperative nausea and vomiting.
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