The client who has received odansetron (Zofran) asks, "What will the drug do?" The nurse should base a reply on the knowledge that odansetron
a. controls intraoperative secretions.
b. produces an antiemetic effect.
c. promotes rapid sedation.
d. relieves postoperative pain.
B
Odansetron is given to reduce emesis.
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