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.

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Primary risk factors associated with PONV are female gender,nonsmoker,history of PONV or motion sickness,use of volatile anesthetics,use of nitrous oxide,postoperative use of opioids,duration of surgery,and type of surgery.Patients with four or more risk factors have a higher incidence of PONV.

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)is a Problem That Affects Approximately