A pregnant woman is experiencing nausea in the early morning. What recommendations would the nurse offer to alleviate this symptom?
a. Eat three well-balanced meals per day and limit snacks.
b. Drink a full glass of fluid at the beginning of each meal.
c. Have crackers handy at the bedside, and eat a few before getting out of bed.
d. Eat a bland diet and avoid concentrated sweets.
ANS: C
The nurse can recommend eating dry toast or crackers before getting out of bed in the morning to alleviate nausea during pregnancy.
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