What self-care measures would a nurse recommend for a client in her first trimester to reduce the discomfort of nausea and vomiting? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Avoid odors or causative factors.
2. Have small but frequent meals.
3. Drink carbonated beverages.
4. Drink milk before arising in the morning.
5. Eat highly seasoned food.
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. The nurse would recommend for a client in her first trimester to avoid odors and caustic factors to reduce the discomfort of nausea and vomiting.
2. The nurse would recommend for a client in her first trimester to have small but frequent meals to reduce the discomfort of nausea and vomiting.
3. The nurse would recommend for a client in her first trimester to drink carbonated beverages to reduce the discomfort of nausea and vomiting.
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