A patient with metastatic cancer of the colon experiences severe vomiting after each administration of chemotherapy. Which action,if taken by the nurse,is appropriate?
A) Have the patient eat large meals when nausea is not present.
B) Offer dry crackers and carbonated fluids during chemotherapy.
C) Administer prescribed antiemetics 1 hour before the treatments.
D) Give the patient a glass of a citrus fruit beverage during treatments.
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