A hospitalized patient is on a progressive diet following surgery. One day, the patient experiences nausea and vomiting after consuming lunch. The nurse recognizes that it is his responsibility to _____.

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A hospitalized patient is on a progressive diet following surgery. One day, the patient experiences nausea and vomiting after consuming lunch. The nurse recognizes that it is his responsibility to _____.​

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It is the nurse's responsibility to track the patient's tolerance and readiness to advance the diet, especially when the patient experiences nausea and vomiting. Withholding all foods or contacting the kitchen for a case of foodborne illness is not appropriate at this time. Contacting the dietitian may be warranted, but the nurse's priority is to monitor and assess the patient's current condition. Asking the patient if he wants medication to prevent vomiting is not a task for the nurse; it is the physician's responsibility to prescribe medications.

A Hospitalized Patient Is on a Progressive Diet Following Surgery