Which Action Is Most Important for the Nurse to Implement

Which action is most important for the nurse to implement to prevent nausea and vomiting in a patient who is prescribed intravenous (IV) chemotherapy?

A) Keep the patient NPO during the time chemotherapy is infusing.
B) Administer antiemetic drugs before administering chemotherapy.
C) Ensure that the chemotherapy is infused over a 4- to 6-hour period.
D) Assess the patient's responses every hour during the infusion period.