Which of the following is associated with increased risk of postoperative nausea and vomit-ing? (Select all that apply.)
A. Older adult
B. Raising the head of the bed
C. Obese client
D. Abdominal surgery
E. History of motion sickness
F. Head and neck surgeryG. Type of anesthesia used
H. Position during surgery
C, D, E, G
Rationale: Awareness of factors that can increase nausea and vomiting will enable the nurse to institute precautionary measures to prevent nausea and vomiting from occurring.
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1. Hepatitis A virus 2. Hepatitis B virus 3. Hepatitis C virus 4. Hepatitis D virus
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1. Double 2. Triple 3. Quadruple 4. Quintuple