Your patient is in the recovery room following chest surgery. The patient complains of severe nausea. What would you do next?
A) Administer an analgesic
B) Apply a cool cloth to the patient's forehead
C) Offer the patient a small amount of ice chips
D) Turn the patient completely to one side
Ans: D
Feedback: Turning the patient completely to one side allows collected fluid to escape from the side of the mouth if the patient vomits. After turning the patient to the side, the nurse can offer a cool cloth to the patient's forehead. Ice chips can increase feelings of nausea. An analgesic is not administered for nausea and vomiting.
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