A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing nausea and vomiting. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse implement to modify the client's environment to relieve nausea and vomiting?

Question

A) Avoid strong odors in the client's room.
B) Have the air-conditioning on in the client's room.
C) Provide a clean and comfortable bed.
D) Provide the client with a mask.

Answer 1

A
Feedback:
The nurse should avoid any strong odors in the client's room to help relieve nausea and vomiting. Rooms that are poorly ventilated tend to smell badly. Removing soiled articles, emptying bedpans and urinals, and opening privacy curtains and room doors help to reduce odors. Air-conditioning the client's room provides a comfortable temperature but does not relieve nausea and vomiting. A mask will not relieve nausea.