What is an appropriate nursing action for a hospitalized patient receiving aprepitant (Emend)?
A) Elevate the head of the bed.
B) Encourage fluids.
C) Take the patient's temperature.
D) Place an NPO sign on the door.
B
Feedback:
Because dehydration is an adverse effect of aprepitant, the nurse will want to encourage the patient to drink as much liquid as possible. Elevating the head of the bed would be unnecessary; the patient's temperature would not be affected by aprepitant; we are encouraging fluids so placing an NPO sign on the door would not be appropriate for this patient.
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