The nurse adds a nursing order to the care plan related to a patient with a problem state-ment/nursing diagnosis of altered nutrition/Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements Related to Nausea and Vomiting
Which nursing order should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Medicate with an antiemetic before each meal.
b. Offer crackers and iced drink before each meal.
c. Change diet to clear liquids.
d. Give nothing by mouth until nausea sub-sides.
B
Offering crackers and iced drinks are within the scope of nursing; the other options would re-quire a medical order to complete.
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