An 80-year-old client has nausea and vomiting related to a gastrointestinal disorder.The nursing intervention most likely to help the client is to:
A)offer sips of soda every 15 minutes until more is tolerated.
B)encourage the client to lie in a prone position while nauseated.
C)encourage the intake of high-calorie foods such as milkshakes.
D)keep the client on a nothing by mouth order until the nausea subsides.

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Nursing interventions include many self-help measures, including dietary changes such as drinking clear liquids, progressing from eating bland foods to solid foods, and small frequent feedings. If vomiting occurs, fluid replacement should be a priority. Sips of fluids every 15 minutes until more can be tolerated may decrease episodes of dehydration.

An 80-Year-Old Client Has Nausea and Vomiting Related to a Gastrointestinal