Multiple Choice
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a problem that affects approximately 30% of PACU patients.Patients with four or more risk factors have a higher incidence of PONV.Select the option that best reflects relevant risk factors for PONV.
A) Reaction to nitrous oxide, atopy, postmenopausal, use of volatile anesthetics
B) Latex sensitivity, male gender, use of halogenated gas induction
C) Predisposition to malignant hyperthermia, night sweats, motion sickness, male gender
D) Nonsmoker, female gender, postoperative opioids, use of nitrous oxide
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