The hospitalized patient is on a progressive diet following surgery. One day the patient experiences nausea and vomiting after consuming lunch. The nurse recognizes that it is his responsibility to:
a. track the patient's tolerance and readiness to advance the diet.
b. withhold all foods from the patient until the patient's physician has been contacted.
c. contact the kitchen immediately to report a case of foodborne illness.
d. contact the dietitian and request that the diet order be changed.
a
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