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

question 2

Multiple Choice

An 80-year-old patient has nausea and vomiting related to a gastrointestinal disorder.The nursing intervention most likely to help the patient is to:

• A)offer sips of 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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