The client had a general anesthetic for an abdominal surgery. When taking off the postoperative orders the charge nurse notes there is no antiemetic medication ordered. Which action should the charge...

The client had a general anesthetic for an abdominal surgery. When taking off the postoperative orders the charge nurse notes there is no antiemetic medication ordered. Which action should the charge nurse take?

1. Continue transcribing the orders and do nothing.

2. Ask the anesthesiologist if the client was nauseated during surgery.

3. Contact the surgeon and request an order for an antiemetic.

4. Tell the client’s nurse to notify the charge nurse if there is nausea.