To maximize food intake when a cancer client suffers from nausea and vomiting, the nurse should:
1. Administer antiemetic and analgesic drugs as needed
2. Distract the client after eating with mild exercise
3. Give liberal amounts of liquids with meals
4. Tempt the client with his or her favorite foods
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