A Patient with Nausea Says, "I'm Tired of Taking This

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient with nausea says, "I'm tired of taking this medication. It makes me nauseated." What can the nurse suggest to the patient?

• A) Eat a dry cracker to help with the nausea.
• B) Stop taking the medication.
• C) Nothing.
• D) Take the medication with a heavy meal.

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