A patient's chart indicates that he has been experiencing N&V. This abbreviation stands for:
A) nausea and volvulus
B) nasogastric tube and vagotomy
C) nervousness and vomiting
D) nausea and vomiting
D
Explanation: If the answer is not memorized, reasoning can be applied. The question indicates it is something the patient is experiencing, which is either a sign or symptom. Nausea and vomiting are common with GI dysfunction.
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