A child has nausea after chemotherapy despite anti-emetics. However, the child complains that "my tummy is growling." Which other action should the nurse take to promote comfort for this child?
A.
Avoid hard, difficult-to-chew foods.
B.
Encourage a high fluid intake with meals.
C.
Offer the child hard candy to suck on.
D.
Provide bland items, such as plain mashed potatoes.
ANS: D
Several actions can help the child with nausea: offering plain, bland foods; avoiding spicy, heavy, or fatty foods; decreasing the odor associated with foods if that bothers the child; and having the child take food separately from liquids. Liquid together with food can make the child feel full, inducing nausea. The other options are good choices for other nutritional problems.
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