Which clients are at the highest risk of being admitted to the emergency department with severe nausea and vomiting?
Select all that apply.
A) A 47-year-old with a 3-hour history of chest pressure
B) A 61-year-old reporting sudden onset of vertigo
C) A 72-year-old with an asthma exacerbation
D) A 23-year-old who sustained a head injury in a fall
E) A 19-year-old who is 6 weeks pregnant
Answer: A, D, E
The vomiting center in the medulla of the brain may be affected by the vestibular system of the ear, acute myocardial infarction, pregnancy, and increased intracranial pressure. An asthma exacerbation is least likely to cause severe nausea and vomiting.
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