When would the nurse recommend that a traveler take an oral antiemetic to prevent motion sickness?
A) When symptoms first begin
B) 10 minutes prior to trip
C) 30 minutes prior to trip
D) 1 day prior to trip
C
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For prevention of motion sickness, give antiemetics 30 minutes before travel and every 4 to 6 hours, if necessary. The nurse would not recommend taking them with the first symptoms, 10 minutes before the trip, or 1 day prior to the trip.
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