A Client Has an Episode of Emesis Upon Arrival from the Postanesthesia

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client has an episode of emesis upon arrival from the postanesthesia care unit after surgery. In which way should the nurse document this occurrence?

• A) Patient vomited.
• B) Patient sipped water and then vomited.
• C) Patient complained of nausea before vomiting.
• D) Patient had a 250 mL emesis of clear green fluid.