A patient is in the clinic complaining of nausea and vomiting that has lasted 2 to 3 days.The patient has dry oral mucous membranes,a blood pressure of 90/56 mm Hg,a pulse of 96 beats per minute,and a temperature of 38.8° C.The primary care NP notes a capillary refill of greater than 3 seconds.The NP should:

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If vomiting is not controlled,dehydration may occur.Patients who are dehydrated,as this patient is,must be treated with IV fluids in a hospital or emergency department setting.

A Patient Is in the Clinic Complaining of Nausea and Vomiting