When assessing patients in the preoperative area, the nurse knows that which patient is at a higher risk for an altered response to anesthesia?
a. The 21-year-old patient who has never had surgery before
b. The 35-year-old patient who stopped smoking 8 years ago
c. The 40-year-old patient who is to have a kidney stone removed
d. The 82-year-old patient who is to have gallbladder removal
ANS: D
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