The nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation therapy who is experiencing nausea and vomiting. An important nursing intervention is to encourage the client to:
1. Avoid all food and liquid until nausea and/or vomiting stops.
2. Use a commercial mouthwash before eating a meal.
3. Delay intake of meal until 3-4 hours after treatment.
4. Eat spicy or well-seasoned foods instead of bland foods.
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Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are not uncommon in clients receiving radiation, and the client might benefit from delaying meals for a few hours after treatment, allowing the primary effects to subside somewhat.
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