A patient who is in her first trimester of pregnancy asks the nurse to recommend nonpharmaceutical therapies for morning sickness. What will the nurse suggest?
a. Avoiding fatty and spicy foods
b. Consuming extra clear fluids
c. Eating three meals daily
d. Taking foods later in the day
ANS: A
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) can be treated with nondrug measures, including avoiding fatty and spicy foods. Consuming extra fluids does not help with nausea and vomiting (N/V) but may be needed to prevent dehydration. Patients should be advised to eat small portions of food throughout the day rather than three complete meals. "Morning sickness" may actually occur all day, so delaying intake is not recommended.
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