A client is going on a cruise but has had motion sickness in the past. What suggestion does the nurse make to this client?
a. Avoid alcohol on the cruise ship.
b. Change positions slowly on the ship.
c. Change your travel plans.
d. Try scopolamine (Transderm Scop).
ANS: D
Scopolamine can successfully treat the vertigo and dizziness associated with motion sickness. Avoiding alcohol and changing positions slowly are not effective. Telling the client to change travel plans is not a caring suggestion.
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