Author Question: A client in the immediate postoperative period begins to complain of nausea and ultimately begins ... (Read 23 times)

dmcintosh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client in the immediate postoperative period begins to complain of nausea and ultimately begins vomiting. The nausea and vomiting is 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

Question 2

When educating a client in the postoperative period, it is important to educate the client to consume a diet high in

A) Protein
B) Calcium
C) Bicarbonate
D) Potassium