While being taught to apply a topical medication, the patient begins to vomit. Which action should the nurse take to meet the patient's human needs?
a. Provide a clean gown before resuming the teaching.
b. Position an emesis basin for patient use while teaching.
c. Provide medication prescribed for nausea and vomiting.
d. Wait for the vomiting to stop and begin the teaching session again.
ANS: C
C. Basic physiological needs must be met first. Since the patient is vomiting, the nurse should provide the medication prescribed for nausea and vomiting. A. B. D. These actions do not take the patient's physiological needs into consideration. The patient will not be able to achieve a higher level of the hierarchy before basic physiological needs are met.
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