An 80-Year-Old Patient Has Nausea and Vomiting Related to a Gastrointestinal

question 16

Multiple Choice

An 80-year-old patient has nausea and vomiting related to a gastrointestinal disorder.Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?

• A)Offer sips of clear soda every 15 minutes until more is tolerated.
• B)Encourage the patient to lie in a prone position while nauseated.
• C)Encourage the intake of high-calorie foods such as milkshakes.
• D)Keep the patient on a nothing-by-mouth (NPO)order until the nausea subsides.

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