The patient is nauseated and vomiting when the nurse attempts to provide discharge teaching.Which is the most appropriate action of the nurse?

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Patients cannot effectively learn when they are in discomfort or nauseated.The nurse should administer antinausea medication and provide discharge teaching later when the patient is ready.Providing written materials,teaching family members,and proceeding with teaching after mouth care are not appropriate actions of the nurse in this situation.

The Patient Is Nauseated and Vomiting When the Nurse Attempts