A client receiving radiation therapy as treatment for colorectal cancer is experiencing nausea and vomiting.What should the nurse encourage the client to do?

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A) 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.
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.
C) 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.
D) 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.

A Client Receiving Radiation Therapy as Treatment for Colorectal Cancer