Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Practice
The nurse is planning care for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which intervention should the nurse include to manage the client's nausea?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Administer an antiemetic before meals. Administering an antiemetic before meals helps prevent nausea in clients receiving chemotherapy by blocking the signals that trigger nausea and vomiting. By taking the antiemetic before meals, the client is less likely to experience nausea during or after eating. This proactive approach is effective in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Summary:
- B: Providing frequent mouth care is important for oral hygiene but does not directly address the nausea caused by chemotherapy.
- C: Encouraging small, frequent meals can help manage nausea, but administering an antiemetic before meals is a more targeted intervention.
- D: Offering clear liquids may help with hydration but does not specifically address the nausea associated with chemotherapy.
Summary:
- B: Providing frequent mouth care is important for oral hygiene but does not directly address the nausea caused by chemotherapy.
- C: Encouraging small, frequent meals can help manage nausea, but administering an antiemetic before meals is a more targeted intervention.
- D: Offering clear liquids may help with hydration but does not specifically address the nausea associated with chemotherapy.