A nurse ascertains that the patient is showing signs and symptoms of dehydration due to nausea and vomiting. The nurse makes the patient NPO and calls the physician. The nursing action of making the patient NPO is
A) General systems theory process
B) Problem-solving process
C) Decision-making process
D) Information-processing theory
Ans: C
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