If a patient is taking a drug that causes nausea, he or she may be advised to
a. drink liquids only.
b. eat only starchy and bland foods.
c. eat spicy foods to stimulate the appetite.
d. drink liquids between rather than with meals.
D
Drinking liquids between rather than with meals can help reduce nausea. Drinking liquids only may increase nausea. Reactions to starchy, bland, and spicy foods are very individual and these foods do not necessarily decrease or increase nausea.
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