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A 27-year-old man is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. He has no past medical history. He has never smoked before. The CRNA plans to use an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) and opioid-sparing approach. She also prescribed a Scopolamine patch to be placed on the patient preoperatively. Of the information given, select three risk factors that increase the likelihood of this patient having postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). 

In considering the causes of postoperative hypoxemia, select the two statements that are correct.

Select two possible consequences of postoperative hypothermia.

Which volume replacement fluid must be used with caution in patients with diabetes because it has gluconeogenic potential?

Which hourly maintenance rate is correctly calculated for a 75 kg patient using the 4:2:1 rule?

Match the blood component with its identifying characteristic. 

Which statement is correct about the body’s calcium?

Name muscle E. 

You are conducting a preoperative assessment on a 45-year-old male with a past medical history of current smoker, uncontrolled diabetes, and congestive heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction of 55%. How would you classify his ASA Physical Status?

The main goal of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery interventions is to