A client receiving radiation therapy as treatment for colorectal cancer is experiencing nausea and vomiting. What should the nurse encourage the client to do?
A) Avoid all food and liquid until nausea and vomiting stop.
B) Delay the intake of a meal until 3-4 hours after treatment.
C) Eat spicy or well-seasoned foods instead of bland foods.
D) Use a commercial mouthwash before eating a meal.
Answer: B
Nausea and vomiting are not uncommon in client receiving radiation, and the client may benefit from delaying meals for a few hours after treatment, allowing the primary effects to subside somewhat. Avoiding all food and liquid could put the client at risk for dehydration. Using a mouthwash and eating spicy foods are not recommended interventions for nausea and vomiting.
You might also like to view...
The nursing instructor is discussing renal failure with her senior nursing class. The instructor states, "A patient in renal failure partially loses the ability to regulate changes in pH." What is the cause of this partial inability?
A) The kidneys regulate and reabsorb carbonic acid to change and maintain pH. B) The kidneys buffer acids through electrolyte changes. C) The kidneys regenerate and reabsorb bicarbonate to maintain a stable pH. D) The kidneys combine carbonic acid and bicarbonate to maintain a stable pH.
What is the bacteria that most commonly results in respiratory tract infections in patients receiving chemotherapy?
1. Klebsiella 2. E. coli 3. Epstein Barre Virus 4. Proteus
The nurse is caring for children who are receiving IV therapy in the hospital setting. For which children would a central venous device be indicated?
A) A child who is receiving an IV push B) A child who is receiving chemotherapy for leukemia C) A child who is receiving IV fluids for dehydration D) A child who is receiving a one-time dose of a medication
The nurse is monitoring a client during IV nitroglycerin infusion. Which assessment finding will cause the nurse to take action?
a. Blood pressure 110/90 mm Hg b. Flushing c. Headache d. Chest pain