A Client Recovering from Surgery Is Experiencing Severe Nausea and Vomiting.Which

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client recovering from surgery is experiencing severe nausea and vomiting.Which action should the nurse take to assist this client?

• A) Provide warm fluids
• B) Encourage lying down after eating
• C) Provide ice cubes for the client to suck
• D) Provide low-carbohydrate,high-fat foods

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