To help reduce the nausea and vomiting experienced by a patient with Ménière's disease, the nurse would caution the patient to avoid:
a. drinking coffee.
b. moving the head or eyes suddenly.
c. bending over at the waist.
d. facing backward in a moving vehicle.
B
Rapid movement of the head and/or eyes can increase the nausea and vomiting in a patient with Ménière's disease.
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