A nurse ascertains that the client is showing signs and symptoms of dehydration due to nausea and vomiting. The nurse makes the client NPO and calls the physician. The nursing action of making the client NPO is
A) General systems theory process
B) Problem-solving process
C) Decision-making process
D) Information-processing theory
Ans: C
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