The nurse is caring for a patient immediately after surgery.The patient is requesting something to drink.The nurse knows that oral intake is prohibited after anesthesia until what occurs?
A) The patient is ambulatory.
B) The patient is strong enough to hold a cup of water.
C) All nausea has ceased.
D) Laryngeal and pharyngeal reflexes are fully regained.
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