A school-age child with leukemia experienced severe nausea and vomiting when receiving chemotherapy for the first time. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action to prevent or minimize these reactions with subsequent treatments?

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Administering an antiemetic before chemotherapy begins is the most effective way to prevent or minimize nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatments. This proactive approach helps to block the nausea/vomiting pathways before they can be triggered by the chemotherapy agents.

A School-Age Child with Leukemia Experienced Severe Nausea and Vomiting