Which patient is most at risk for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)?
a. The patient with a history of motion sickness
b. The patient with a nasogastric tube
c. The patient who recently experienced weight loss of 50 pounds
d. The patient who had minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
Ans: a. The patient with a history of motion sickness
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concern you? What will be an ideal response?
An appropriate technique for the nurse to use to remove medication from an ampule is to:
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