A client in the immediate postoperative period begins to report nausea and ultimately begins vomiting. The nausea and vomiting are 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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Nausea and vomiting can occur postoperatively from the effects of anesthetic agents.
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