How should the nurse promote comfort for the terminally ill client, specific to nausea and vomiting?
a. Provide frequent mouth care.
b. Suction oral secretions.
c. Increase the fluid intake.
d. Offer a high-residue diet.
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To promote comfort for the terminally ill client, specific to nausea and vomiting, the nurse should administer anti-emetics, provide oral care at least every two to four hours, offer a clear liquid diet and ice chips, and avoid liquids that increase stomach acidity such as coffee, milk, and citrus acid juices.
Suctioning would remove respiratory secretions.
Increasing the fluid intake may help prevent constipation.
A low-residue diet may help prevent diarrhea.
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