Which of the following interventions would help to prevent or relieve persistent nausea?

A) Assess for signs of dehydration.
B) Provide dietary supplements.
C) Have the patient sit in an upright position for 30 minutes after eating.
D) Immediately remove any food that the patient cannot eat.

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Joustina Ibrahim · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D , Explanation :  Dehydration can occur as a result of continued nausea and vomiting,so the nurse should assess for it.However,this intervention does not prevent nausea.Dietary supplements might help to prevent malnutrition.However,they do not prevent nausea; in fact,they often cause nausea.Having the patient sit upright helps to prevent respiratory aspiration should the patient vomit; it does not prevent or relieve nausea.Odors (even pleasant ones)and even the sight of food can cause nausea,so any uneaten food should be removed immediately from the room.

Which of the following interventions would help to prevent or relieve persistent nausea?

A) Assess for signs of dehydration.
B) Provide dietary supplements.
C) Have the patient sit in an upright position for 30 minutes after eating.
D) Immediately remove any food that the patient cannot eat.

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Which of the following interventions would help to prevent or relieve persistent nausea?A) Assess for signs of dehydration.B) Provide dietary supplements.C) Have the patient sit in an upright position for 30 minutes after eating.D) Immediately remove any food that the patient cannot eat.

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Which of the following interventions would help to prevent or relieve persistent nausea?

A) Assess for signs of dehydration.
B) Provide dietary supplements.
C) Have the patient sit in an upright position for 30 minutes after eating.
D) Immediately remove any food that the patient cannot eat.