Which of the following statements would represent the correct advice to give a client upon discharging a normal, healthy patient from the hospital following an anesthetic event?
A)Withhold water for 24 hours following an anesthetic event.
B)Two hours post recovery, the patient can be given a full bowl of water.
C)Allow the patient to settle at home at least one hour before offering water.
D)Dehydration will occur if water consumption is limited in any way.

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Allow the patient to settle at home at least one hour before offering water is the correct advice to give a client upon discharging a normal, healthy patient from the hospital following an anesthetic event. Water should only be offered in small amounts, since anesthesia can cause nausea and vomiting following recovery.

Which of the Following Statements Would Represent the Correct Advice