Which information about a patient who has just been admitted to the hospital with nausea and vomiting will require the most rapid intervention by the nurse?
A) The patient has been vomiting several times a day for the last 4 days.
B) The patient is lethargic and difficult to arouse.
C) The patient's chart indicates a recent resection of the small intestine.
D) The patient has taken only sips of water.
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