A woman with hyperemesis gravidarum asks the nurse about suggestions to minimize nausea and vomiting. Which suggestion would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
A) "Make sure that anything around your waist is quite snug."
B) "Try to eat three large meals a day with less snacking."
C) "Drink fluids in between meals rather than with meals."
D) "Lie down for about an hour after you eat"
C
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What phase of reality shock is the graduate experiencing? a. Recovery c. Honeymoon b. Shock and rejection d. Transition