The nurse is caring for a patient who is vomiting. Which nursing intervention is most important after the patient vomits?
A) Rinse patient's mouth with water
B) Provide a back rub
C) Offer dry crackers
D) Wash patient's face and hands
A
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Provide the patient with water and a basin to rinse mouth after vomiting. This decreases the bad taste and the corrosion of tooth enamel by gastric acid. Options B, C, and D are not correct.
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