TYK98
Which of the following behavioral disturbances is MOST LIKELY to be seen up to several weeks postoperatively and be associated with perioperative anxiety?
a) Enuresis
b) Stuttering
c) Motor tics
d) Polyphagia
e) Vomiting
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Which of the following behavioral disturbances is MOST LIKELY to be seen up to several weeks postoperatively and be associated with perioperative anxiety?
a) Enuresis
b) Stuttering
c) Motor tics
d) Polyphagia
e) Vomiting
Answer A.
Enuresis is a relatively common finding postoperatively, and may represent perioperative anxiety among other causes. All of the remainder of the options are potential signs of anxiety, but are less common than enuresis. Vomiting persisting for weeks following surgery may be a sign of a surgical (or other physiologic) abnormality and should urgently be investigated.