A patient is being treated with chemotherapy and complains of experiencing nausea and vomiting. The highest priority instruction that the nurse should give the patient is:
A. put this complaint in the nursing notes; report it to the charge nurse and ask for medicine to control nausea for the patient
B. drink liquids between meals rather than with meals
C. supplement his regular diet with vitamin therapy
D. use herbal preparations to decrease nausea
B. drink liquids between meals rather than with meals
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1. observing voice rest. 2. reducing smoking. 3. eating warm foods. 4. consistent environmental temperature.
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a. Right task, right circumstance, right route, right communication, and right person b. Right task, right circumstance, right person, right communication, and right supervision c. Right communication, right person, right task, right time, and right evaluation d. Right time, right task, right person, right communication, and right supervision
A community health nurse is beginning to work with a newly assigned community. Which of the following would be appropriate actions for the nurse to take to help ensure acceptance? (Select all that apply.)
a. Asking those with whom the nurse interacts in the course of daily living their perception of the community (e.g., clerks in grocery stores or pharmacies) b. Attending community events such as festivals or fairs and interacting with participants c. Becoming involved in and contributing to volunteer community organizations d. Completing a comprehensive physical assessment on nearby neighbors