The surgical nurse is reviewing operative cases scheduled for the day. Which of these patients is more prone to complications from general anesthesia? a A 79-year-old woman who is about to have her...

The surgical nurse is reviewing operative cases scheduled for the day. Which of these patients is more prone to complications from general anesthesia? a A 79-year-old woman who is about to have her gallbladder removed b A 49-year-old male athlete who quit heavy smoking 12 years ago c A 30-year-old woman who is in perfect health but has never had anesthesia d A 50-year-old woman scheduled for outpatient laser surgery for vision correction