An adult patient is in the recovery room following a nephrectomy performed for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma. The patients vital signs and level of consciousness stabilized, but the patient then complains of severe nausea and begins to retch. What should the nurse do next?
A) Administer a dose of IV analgesic.
B) Apply a cool cloth to the patients forehead.
C) Offer the patient a small amount of ice chips.
D) Turn the patient completely to one side.
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