Aclient on your unit is scheduled to have intracranial surgery in the morning. which nursing intervention to avoid intraoperative complications, reduce cerebral edema, and prevent postoperative vomiting?

The nurse should advice the patient to avoid intake of fluids before the surgery. This is the most likely intervention technique that would help avoid intra-operative complications, reduce cerebral edema, and prevent postoperative vomiting. The nurse should also prescribe the proper medication to ensure that the patient won't encounter any further problems after the operation.