Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Practice
A client in the first trimester of pregnancy who is experiencing nausea is receiving teaching from a nurse. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct instruction for a client in the first trimester of pregnancy experiencing nausea is to consume small, frequent meals. This helps alleviate nausea by preventing an empty stomach and maintaining stable blood sugar levels. Drinking water with meals can sometimes exacerbate nausea, especially in the case of morning sickness. Eating high-fat foods can be heavy on the stomach and worsen nausea. Lying down after eating can lead to reflux and is not recommended, especially for pregnant individuals experiencing nausea.