Which Patient Is at Greatest Risk for the Development of Postoperative

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which patient is at greatest risk for the development of postoperative nausea and vomiting?

• A)68-year-old male who had a total hip replacement under general anesthesia
• B)55-year-old female who had a mastectomy under general anesthesia
• C)38-year-old male with a 15 pack-year history of smoking who had a fractured humerus repair under regional anesthesia
• D)25-year-old female who underwent a cholecystectomy under general anesthesia

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